Pierre Jacob at the Justice and Human Rights Committee

On May 15th, 2012. See this statement in context.

May 15th, 2012 / 12:10 p.m.

NDP

Pierre Jacob NDP Brome—Missisquoi, QC

Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Scott.

How does the mandatory minimum sentence of five years for kidnapping a person under age 16 compare to other mandatory minimum sentences in the Criminal Code, especially some sexual offences against children?

What other offences have a mandatory minimum sentence of five years?

In your opinion, do the lengths of these mandatory minimum sentences reflect the seriousness of each of these offences?

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