The provisions that were in Bill C-10 have been replicated in this bill to clarify what is meant by a previous conviction, because there's an escalating scheme of penalties. It's very clear what does or does not constitute a previous conviction.
Acting Senior General Counsel, Criminal Law Policy Section, Department of Justice
The provisions that were in Bill C-10 have been replicated in this bill to clarify what is meant by a previous conviction, because there's an escalating scheme of penalties. It's very clear what does or does not constitute a previous conviction.
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