Extreme intoxication can be used as a defense for violent crime, Canada’s supreme court rules \
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Extreme intoxication can be used as a defense for violent crime, Canada’s supreme court rules

14-May-2022
Self-inflicted extreme intoxication, or drinking too much alcohol to the point of losing control, is a legitimate defense in Canada for violent offenses such as homicide and sexual assault. On Friday, Canada’s Supreme Court found that a 1995 law prohibiting this defense was unconstitutional and violated the country’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms. As a […]
14-May-2022 World
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau revokes Emergencies Act, says ‘existing laws sufficient’ \
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau revokes Emergencies Act, says ‘existing laws sufficient’

24-Feb-2022
Ottawa [Canada], February 24 (ANI): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has revoked the use of the Emergencies Act on Wednesday which he imposed during massive protests in Ottawa over covid restrictions.
24-Feb-2022 World
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