Published 1 year ago

Canada's top court has struck down parts of sex offender registry

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The Supreme Court of Canada ruled mandatory registration of all sex offenders is unconstitutional because not all of them pose a risk. The registry, created in 2004, requires its members to report regularly to police, update them on moves and inform them of travel longer than seven days. Failure to report can bring punishment of two years and a $10,000 fine.

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Canada's top court has struck down parts of sex offender registry

Canada's top court says parts of the national sex offender registry are unconstitutional. In a ruling this morning, the Supreme Court of Canada says mandatory registration of all sex offenders with more than one conviction goes too far.

1 year ago·Canada

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The Epoch Times

Canada's Top Court Has Struck Down Parts of Sex Offender Registry

Canada’s top court has struck down parts of the national sex offender registry. In a ruling Friday, the Supreme Court of Canada said mandatory registration of all sex offenders with more than one conviction goes too far and that keeping offenders on the registry for the rest of their lives violates the Constitution. “While mandatory registration has the attraction of simplicity and ease, the convenience of requiring every sex offender to registe…

1 year ago·New York, United States

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The Globe & Mail

Supreme Court rules mandatory registration of all sex offenders unconstitutional

In a 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court found mandatory inclusion on the registry unfair, and a violation of the Charter, because not all sex offenders are at risk of reoffending

1 year ago·Canada

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