e-1731 (Criminal justice system)
- Keywords
- Justice system
- Mandatory sentencing
Original language of petition: English
Petition to the Government of Canada
- Mandatory minimums set obligatory sentences for specified crimes without recognition for various unique elements of each case;
- Mandatory minimums are inextricably linked with discriminatory foundations that targets specific marginalized populations, particularly the indigenous community;
- Mandatory Minimum’s one-size-fits-all approach have detrimental effects on individuals, families, and the society at large; and
- Some mandatory minimums have been ruled as unconstitutional across Canada.
- Open for signature
- June 21, 2018, at 4:01 p.m. (EDT)
- Closed for signature
- October 19, 2018, at 4:01 p.m. (EDT)