Government of Canada Welcomes Royal Assent of the Tougher Penalties for Child Predators Act
Federal legislation toughens penalties for child sexual offenders and creates a High-Risk Child Sex Offender Database
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 06/18/15 -- Department of Justice Canada
The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and the Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, today welcomed the Royal Assent of the Tougher Penalties for Child Predators Act - comprehensive legislation that better protects children from sexual predators at home and abroad.
The Act includes amendments to the Criminal Code and the Sex Offender Information Registration Act, and allows for the creation of a High-Risk Child Sex Offender Database. The new measures reflect the Government''s commitment in the 2013 Speech from the Throne to re-establish Canada as a country where prison time matches the severity of crimes committed, including ending sentencing discounts for child sex offenders who commit crimes against multiple children.
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"Our Government is committed to ensuring that our children are safe and that law enforcement have the tools they need to protect our families and communities. Children should be able to feel safe wherever they are and protected from those who wish to cause them harm. That is why we have taken steps to continue to crack down on sexual predators who abuse and exploit children. Child sexual abuse causes unimaginable devastation to the lives of children, and can cause lifelong emotional turmoil that profoundly affects victims well into adulthood. Today I am pleased to announce that our Tougher Penalties for Child Predators Act has received Royal Assent. This new legislation will better protect children from a range of sexual offences, including child pornography, while making our streets and communities safer by cracking down on those who wish to harm Canada''s most vulnerable: our children."
- The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
"This Bill brings new measures to crack down on sex offenders who abuse and exploit children. Requiring registered sex offenders to provide additional details when travelling will allow the Government of Canada to better protect children at home and abroad. Our Government continues to protect Canadians and to take action to enhance the safety and security of our communities."
- The Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
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Child Sexual Offenders
The Government of Canada remains committed to protecting Canadians and keeping our streets and communities safe.
In Canada, over 4,200 sexual violations against children were reported to police in 2013, a six percent increase in the rate from 2012.(1). That is why the Government has brought forward legislation that better protects children from sexual predators at home and abroad.
The Government today announced Royal Assent of the Tougher Penalties for Child Predators Act. The new measures build on the significant work that has already been done to combat child sexual exploitation and protect Canadians from online crime. These new measures are composed of several different components, including amendments to the Criminal Code, the Canada Evidence Act and the Sex Offender Information Registration Act and the creation of a High Risk Child Sex Offender Database.. These measures:
Since 2006, our Government has taken strong actions to better protect children, including:
(1) Statistics Canada. Table 252-0051 - Incident-based crime statistics, by detailed violations, annual (number unless otherwise noted), CANSIM (database).
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Datum: 18.06.2015 - 16:02 Uhr
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