In 1997 the Conservative government passed a 'three strikes' policy which imposed a minimum sentence of seven years for those convicted for a third time of drug trafficking involving class A drugs. Soon after, the Labour party passed legislation that enabled Judges to reduce the sentences in cases they find to be unjust.
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Province/Territory
Response rates from 24.6k Canada voters.
17% Yes |
83% No |
17% Yes |
62% No |
1% Yes, they should be removed from society |
10% No, first offence should result in a mandatory rehabilitation program, further offences result in jailtime |
5% No, we should decriminalize most drugs |
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5% No, only if they were arrested for trafficking |
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Unique answers from Canada voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@5FHRBBS4yrs4Y
"Yes, they should be removed from society" By this I mean that drug addicts should be allowed to OD and die, and drug dealers should be shot if found guilty. Drugs are bad, kids.
@9VKMP3G2mos2MO
It depends entirely on the drug used and its effects on the mind and potential to turn the user into a violent drug offender. Mandatory rehabilitation programs should also be considered.
@9VJX3222mos2MO
No, offenders should have mandatory educational classes on drug use and attend an autopsy of a person who died of drug use.
@9RJ6K3V4mos4MO
Yes, but on a case by case basis dependent upon specifics like amounts and type of substances being dispensed or consumed.
@9RBYBX64mos4MO
Since we have legalized drug use, such as; Tobacco, Marijuana and Alcohol, I believe fines for distribution and trafficking would make more sense. For non-controlled illegal substances, such as; Cocaine, Heroin, Meth, etc., I believe sentences should be mandatory.
@9D4YF471yr1Y
No, we should decriminalize all drugs and release all prisoners serving time on drug offences.
@9GRZW9K1yr1Y
Most drugs should be decriminalized, but adequate rehabilitation should be provided instead of incarceration.
@9FGK6TC1yr1Y
I believe they should be given the help and support needed. Giving jail time would only make their mental health worse.
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