Discussion · Government Orders
Roman Baber Conservative
“Violent crime is at record levels. I am asking why this bill makes mandatory minimum sentences weaker and lets judges ignore them more often.”
“Mr. Speaker, I am wondering, at a time when Canadians are experiencing record violence from criminal enterprises, whether it makes sense to narrow or water down mandatory minimum sentences by creating the safety valve. Does the member have any concern that we are going to have many more situations in which courts do not follow the mandatory minimum sentences?”
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Mr. Speaker, I am wondering, at a time when Canadians are experiencing record violence from criminal enterprises, whether it makes sense to narrow or water down mandatory minimum sentences by creating the safety valve. Does the member have any concern that we are going to have many more situations in which courts do not follow the mandatory minimum sentences?