“The principle of fundamental justice at issue here is that young people are entitled to a presumption of diminished moral blameworthiness or culpability flowing from the fact that, because of their age, they have heightened vulnerability, less maturity and a reduced capacity for moral judgment.”Let's be clear... we're not talking about a kid who shoplifts a couple of CD's at the mall.
This is about violent, often homicidal offenders.
A bad decision... a sad day.
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UPDATE: What... me worry?
The study, which gathered statistics from police forces across Canada, reports the rate of violent crime among young people increased 12% in 10 years, and 30% since 1991.**********
Both the number and rate of young people accused of homicide in 2006 reached their highest point since data were first collected in 1961.
Youth homicide rates have risen 41% since 1997.
UPDATE2: Yeah... they're obviously just misunderstood
A 15-year-old boy suffered life-threatening injuries when he and two other Good Samaritans went to help another teen being mugged behind the Castle Frank subway station.**********
The victim's condition has improved since the Tuesday afternoon attack and the boy expected to recover but it's still unclear if the injuries caused any permanent damage, Toronto Police Det.-Sgt. Myron Demkiw said.
RELATED: Speaking of flawed decision-making...
What's up with Rob Nicholson?
One reporter -- to his credit! -- didn't even believe the memo was real, asking me for corroboration that it wasn't a "forged document".**********
That's exactly how I reacted to so many of the insane details about the CHRC when I first encountered them: I simply didn't believe they were real.
I think the problem has spread from the CHRC into the Justice Department. I think it's becoming an embarrassment that can't be sloughed off on others.
HRCs are becoming denormalized -- and if Nicholson doesn't do something about them on his watch, he risks having his own government become tainted by them.
LAST WORD: Every refuge has its price
"Were you shocked to find out that the Justice Department's own filings said truth and fair comment are no defence?"*