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Supreme Court of Canada to Review When Minors Can Be Sentenced as Adults

  • The Supreme Court of Canada is set to decide when minors should be treated as adults for sentencing, with two cases involving first-degree murder being reviewed.
  • Lawyers argue that the prosecution-must meet a high bar, presenting expert evidence to rebut the presumption of diminished blameworthiness for youth.
  • The ruling could reshape how Canada sentences minors and influence global legal standards.