Provencher MP Vic Toews has introduced legislation to improve public safety.
The Justice Minister says the bill is aimed at dangerous offenders. It means a person sentenced to prison 3 times will have to prove they are not a dangerous offender. A dangerous offender designation would mean indefinite jail terms. Toews adds the bill also contains stronger conditions on peace bonds for people considered dangerous to the community, especially sexual offenders.
The Justice Minister says the bill is aimed at dangerous offenders. It means a person sentenced to prison 3 times will have to prove they are not a dangerous offender. A dangerous offender designation would mean indefinite jail terms. Toews adds the bill also contains stronger conditions on peace bonds for people considered dangerous to the community, especially sexual offenders.