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Library of Parliament Publications: Crime - Prevention and Responses |
Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide: International Experiences |
| Format | Stapled Pages | |
| Catalogue No. | PRB 07-03E | |
| Pages | 20 | |
| Language | English; Aussi disponible en français | |
| Price | $13.50 | |
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Written by Mollie Dunsmuir and Marlisa Tiedemann. Published by the Library of Parliament, 2008. Description: |
| 17 July 2008 Over the last decade, movements have arisen in a number of jurisdictions in favour of the legislation of physician-assisted suicide and, in some cases, euthanasia. At the same time, there continues to be vocal opposition to the elimination of criminal sanctions for individuals who either assist in or cause the death of a person who has requested that his or her life be terminated. This paper reviews developments in jurisdictions that already permit physician-assisted suicide or euthanasia (or both) in certain contexts, as well as developments in some jurisdictions that appear to be moving toward greater acceptance of these practices. It also summarizes some of the events that have contributed to the debate on this issue. |
The “Spanking” Law: Section 43 of the Criminal Code |
| Format | Stapled Pages | |
| Catalogue No. | PRB 05-10E | |
| Pages | 12 | |
| Language | English; Aussi disponible en français | |
| Price | $9.95 | |
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Written by Laura Barnett. Published by the Library of Parliament, 2008. Description: |
| 20 June 2008 Section 43 of the Criminal Code is controversial in that it expressly offers parents and teachers a defence when they use reasonable force to discipline a child. This paper reviews the content of s. 43 and its relatively recent judicial interpretation by the Supreme Court of Canada, a majority of which upheld the provision in 2004. It then discusses past proposals to repeal the section, and the legal effects that such a repeal would have, given the definition of assault in Canada’s Criminal Code and the availability of common law defences. Finally, public opinion on abolishing s. 43, research regarding the effects of physical punishment and international perspectives on the issue are briefly examined. |
Sentencing Practices and Recidivism |
| Format | Stapled Pages | |
| Catalogue No. | PRB 04-45E | |
| Pages | 11 | |
| Language | English; Aussi disponible en français | |
| Price | $9.95 | |
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Written by Tim Riordan. Published by the Library of Parliament, 2004. Description: |
| 22 September 2004 Prosecutors, the courts and parole boards are involved in interpreting the criminal law and implementing Parliament's objectives. Unfortunately, the roles of these different institutions, and the impact of their actions on criminal behaviour and recidivism, are often misunderstood. The implications for this key public policy area are significant, and the present paper is intended to provide clarification. |
Prostitution in Canada: An Overview |
| Format | Stapled Pages | |
| Catalogue No. | PRB 04-43E | |
| Pages | 20 | |
| Language | English; Aussi disponible en français | |
| Price | $13.50 | |
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Written by Julie Cool. Published by the Library of Parliament, 2004. Description: |
| 1 September 2004 This paper provides a brief description of what is currently known about prostitution in Canada, and discusses how public policies have tried to mitigate the harmful aspects of prostitution. |
Restorative Justice: A Complementary Approach to Resolving Criminal Justice Issues |
| Format | Stapled Pages | |
| Catalogue No. | PRB 03-39E | |
| Pages | 37 | |
| Language | English; Aussi disponible en français | |
| Price | $19.95 | |
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Written by Karen Hindle and Philip Rosen. Published by the Library of Parliament, 2004. Description: |
| 30 January 2004 Restorative justice initiatives seek to address the harm that crime inflicts on victims and the larger community. This paper looks at the objectives of restorative justice, restorative justice and the courts, an assessment of restorative justice and critiques of restorative justice. |
Prostitution in Canada: International Obligations, Federal Law, and Provincial and Municipal Jurisdiction |
| Format | Stapled Pages | |
| Catalogue No. | PRB 03-30E | |
| Pages | 32 | |
| Language | English; Aussi disponible en français | |
| Price | $19.95 | |
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Written by Laura Barnett. Published by the Library of Parliament, 2008. Description: |
| 14 February 2008 As a federal country within the international community, Canada has numerous obligations and a multifaceted approach to dealing with prostitution. Not only must the federal government implement criminal laws at the federal level to fulfill its international obligations; each province and municipality also has its own means of dealing with prostitution within its jurisdiction. These obligations occasionally clash, with laws that stretch beyond their mandated scope or do not manage to stretch far enough; yet the ultimate result is an interwoven fabric of legislation that attempts to cover prostitution in all its forms at every level of Canadian society. This paper examines Canada's legal response to prostitution, at all levels of government. |
Prostitution: A Review of Legislation in Selected Countries |
| Format | Stapled Pages | |
| Catalogue No. | PRB 03-29E | |
| Pages | 37 | |
| Language | English; Aussi disponible en français | |
| Price | $19.95 | |
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Written by Karen Hindle and Laura Barnett. Published by the Library of Parliament, 2005. Description: |
| 18 February 2005 This paper reviews the key legislative approaches to prostitution in a number of Western jurisdictions. In particular, it examines the specific laws and/or regulations these countries and states have instituted, and how they have fared in meeting their objectives. On the surface, there appears to be little, if any, common ground among the diverse legislative directions taken by the countries and states examined in this paper. Nonetheless, their governments are largely wrestling with the same set of issues and seeking to balance two often-competing sets of responsibilities. On the one hand, they attempt to prevent the exploitation of prostitutes by pimps and clients. On the other, they aim to eliminate the increased crime (e.g., illegal drug consumption) and “nuisance” (noise, traffic, etc.) that prostitution creates in communities where it takes place. |
Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide in Canada |
| Format | Stapled Pages | |
| Catalogue No. | 91-9E | |
| Pages | 28 | |
| Language | English; Aussi disponible en français | |
| Price | $19.95 | |
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Written by Mollie Dunsmuir and Marlisa Tiedemann and Dominique Valiquet. Published by the Library of Parliament, 2008. Description: |
| 17 July 2008 Because of advances in medical treatment, people are now able to live longer and to delay death. But the ability to live longer often entails a diminished quality of life for those who suffer from degenerative or incurable diseases. The desire to achieve greater control over decisions relating to life and death has been fuelled by a number of factors, including: the desire to be spared from prolonged suffering; the increased incidence of seriously debilitating diseases such as AIDS and Alzheimer’s disease; and a better understanding of how medical technology can prolong life and affect the dying process. These factors fostered an interest in euthanasia and cessation of medical treatment. This paper looks at the historical background and the the legal issues of this controversial issue in Canada. |
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