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Should Canada Reintroduce the Death Penalty? A Debate on Justice

This piece explores the contentious issue of reinstating the death penalty in Canada, examining historical perspectives and recent debates surrounding capital punishment. From 1892 to 1961, Canada employed death by hanging for all murders, but significant legal changes in the 1970s led to its abolition. Key cases like Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka illustrate the complexities of justice and public opinion. This article invites readers to consider whether returning to capital punishment would enhance justice or undermine it.

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Should Canada Reintroduce the Death Penalty? A Debate on Justice

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  1. Death Penalty in Canada Should it be bought back to the Canadian justice system.

  2. Yes or No Paul Bernardo Karla Homolka

  3. History • Between 1892 and 1961, the penalty for all murders in Canada was death by hanging. In 1961, an act of Parliament divided murder into capital and non-capital categories. • In 1976, capital punishment was removed from the Canadian legal system and the maximum sentence was changed to life imprisonment.

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