Canada's Supreme Court to review youth sentencing case, examining when minors can be tried as adults.

Canada's Supreme Court will hear a pivotal case on when minors can be sentenced as adults, potentially affecting youth sentencing laws nationwide and influencing other Western nations. The appeal involves two young men convicted of first-degree murder at ages 16 and 17, who argue their sentences as adults ignored their "diminished moral blameworthiness." The government contends that the severity of the crime should be a key factor in sentencing decisions.

October 15, 2024
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