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First legislation
Called The Habitual Offender Act, the legislation was designed to incapacitate offenders with lengthy criminal records by keeping them in prison and away from the general public -
Second piece
known as the Sexual Psychopath Act, was passed to ensure that dangerous sexual offenders would be identified and treated by mental health professionals -
the Dangerous Sexual Offender Act replaced
set out specific criteria for determining dangerousness including the offender’s criminal record and the circumstances of the current offence. -
) found that the Habitual Offender and Dangerous Sexual Offender
the report of the Canadian Committee on Corrections (Ouimet Report) found that the Habitual Offender and Dangerous Sexual Offender being applied erratically and ineffectively across the country. -
new legislation
new legislation was enacted, repealing both the Habitual Offender and Dangerous Sexual Offender Acts -
the National Parole Board
legislation was put in place to allow the National Parole Board to detain offenders -
Bill C-55
Bill C-55 was enacted, making significant changes to strengthen measures for dealing with the most serious offenders. -
modern legislation
the Canadian government introduced legislation that made it easier for Crown prosecutors to obtain dangerous offender designations. -
The Legislation was passed
the amendment now reverses the onus for individuals convicted of three violent offences– such individuals must demonstrate to a court that despite the three convictions, they should not be designated as dangerous offenders.
