Bill Detail
An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (maximum security offenders)
This enactment amends the Corrections and Conditional Release Act to require that inmates who have been found to be dangerous offenders or convicted of more than one first degree murder be assigned a security classification of maximum and confined in a maximum security penitentiary or area in a penitentiary.
Bill C-232 proposed to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act. It aimed to automatically classify inmates designated as dangerous offenders or convicted of more than one first-degree murder as maximum security. This classification would mandate their confinement in a maximum security penitentiary or area within a penitentiary.
The bill intended to ensure that individuals deemed high-risk to public safety are securely held, aligning with the spirit of the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights. It also aimed to prevent such inmates from being eligible for unescorted temporary absences, further prioritizing public safety.
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Yes / No Ratio
How each party voted
| Party | Position | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloc | No | 0% | 100% |
| Conservative | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Green | No | 0% | 100% |
| Liberal | No | 0% | 100% |
| NDP | No | 0% | 100% |