Bill C-464 (Historical)

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (justification for detention in custody)

This bill is from the 40th Parliament, 3rd session, which ended in March 2011.

Sponsor

Scott Andrews  Liberal

Introduced as a private member’s bill.

Status

This bill has received Royal Assent and is now law.

Summary

This is from the published bill.

This enactment amends the Criminal Code to provide that the detention of an accused in custody may be justified where it is necessary for the protection or safety of the public, including any person under the age of 18 years.

Similar bills

C-464 (40th Parliament, 2nd session) An Act to amend the Criminal Code (justification for detention in custody)

Elsewhere

All sorts of information on this bill is available at LEGISinfo, an excellent resource from the Library of Parliament. You can also read the full text of the bill.

Bill numbers are reused for different bills each new session. Perhaps you were looking for one of these other C-464s:

C-464 (2019) Supporting Small Breweries, Wineries and Distilleries Act
C-464 (2012) An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code and the Employment Insurance Act (parental leave for multiple births or adoptions)
C-464 (2007) Phosphorus Control Act
C-464 (2005) Governor General Appointment and Dismissal Act
C-464 (2004) An Act to amend the Criminal Code (blood alcohol content)

Justice and Human Rights Committee, on March 16, 2010