April 24, 2025, 3:22 pm
Canada’s highest court is set to examine the constitutionality of a mandatory minimum sentence for purchasing sexual services involving minors. The scrutiny reflects growing concerns over legal fairness in this controversial sentencing regime.
La Cour suprême du Canada a accepté d’examiner la constitutionnalité d’une peine minimale obligatoire pour l’achat de services sexuels auprès d’une personne de moins de 18 ans.
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada has agreed to examine the constitutionality of a mandatory minimum sentence for purchasing sexual services from someone under age 18.
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