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VICTIM IMPACT STATEMENTS – How much should victims influence sentencing? How much do victims actually influence sentencing? It’s difficult to say.

Posted bywpengine 25 April 2018

Parliament should offer greater clarity on this important aspect of sentencing for victims, judges and defendants.

Source: Opinion: What weight to give victims’ sentencing recommendations? | Montreal Gazette

Posted bywpengine25 April 2018Posted inUncategorized

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