Supreme Court
Decision Information
Abstract: Application by accused to have sentencing sections of the Criminal Code declared constitutionally invalid
Decision: Application allowed
Subjects: Criminal law - Murder and related offences - Second degree murder
Civil liberties and human rights - Equality rights - Equality before the law
Civil liberties and human rights - Legal rights - Arbitrary detention or imprisonment
Civil liberties and human rights - Legal rights - Cruel and unusual treatment or punishment
Keywords: Second degree murder
Constitutional validity
Mandatory minimum eligibility for parole
Jury recommendations
Sentencing