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Comprehensive criminal law of Canada
The Criminal Code (French: Code criminel) is a law of the Parliament of Canada that codifies most, but not all, criminal offences and principles of criminal
Criminal_Code_(Canada)
Document that compiles a particular jurisdiction's criminal law
A criminal code or penal code is a document that compiles all, or a significant amount of, a particular jurisdiction's criminal law. Typically a criminal
Criminal_code
Canadian federal law relating to gender identity
amend the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Criminal Code (French: Loi modifiant la Loi canadienne sur les droits de la personne et le Code criminel)
An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Criminal Code
An_Act_to_amend_the_Canadian_Human_Rights_Act_and_the_Criminal_Code
prosecuted criminally for any offences found in the Criminal Code or any other federal statute containing criminal offences. In all Canadian provinces
Criminal_law_of_Canada
Canadian criminal law is governed by the Criminal Code, which includes the principles and powers in relation to criminal sentencing in Canada. A judge
Criminal_sentencing_in_Canada
Sentencing of Indigenous offenders in Canada
Criminal sentencing in Canada is governed by the Canadian Criminal Code. The Criminal Code, along with the Supreme Court of Canada, have distinguished
Criminal sentencing of Indigenous peoples in Canada
Criminal_sentencing_of_Indigenous_peoples_in_Canada
Part of French criminal law
infraction defined in the penal code. These procedural issues are codified in the French code of criminal procedure (Code de procédure pénale). It is the
French_criminal_procedure
Adjudication process in criminal law
Criminal procedure is the adjudication process of the criminal law. While criminal procedure differs dramatically by jurisdiction, the process generally
Criminal_procedure
United States federal criminal code
United States Code is the main criminal code of the federal government of the United States. The title deals with federal crimes and criminal procedure.
Title 18 of the United States Code
Title_18_of_the_United_States_Code
Topics referred to by the same term
An Act to amend the Criminal Code may refer to: An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda), an Act of the Canadian Parliament passed in April
An Act to amend the Criminal Code
An_Act_to_amend_the_Criminal_Code
crime to subject anyone to it, as defined by statutory law in the Criminal Code. Canada was referred to as the most gay-friendly country in the world, when
LGBTQ_rights_in_Canada
Act of Parliament of Canada modifying the Criminal Code
pénal) was an omnibus bill that introduced major changes to the Canadian Criminal Code. An earlier version was first introduced as Bill C-195 by then Minister
Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1968–69
Criminal_Law_Amendment_Act,_1968–69
Canadian laws relating to hate speech
Hate speech laws in Canada include provisions in the federal Criminal Code, as well as statutory provisions relating to hate publications in three provinces
Hate_speech_laws_in_Canada
Legal process in Canada
in Canada refers to the release (or detention) of a person charged with a criminal offence prior to being tried in court or sentenced. The Canadian Bill
Bail_in_Canada
to amend the Criminal Code (Protection of Children and Other Vulnerable Persons) and the Canada Evidence Act (French: Loi modifiant le Code criminel (protection
An_Act_to_amend_the_Criminal_Code_(protection_of_children_and_other_vulnerable_persons)_and_the_Canada_Evidence_Act
Aspect of Canadian law
under a category of offences defined in the Criminal Code, a statute passed by the Parliament of Canada that applies uniformly across the country. Murder
Homicide_(Canadian_law)
Computer related crime in Canada
committed through computer systems. The Criminal Code contains a set of laws dealing with computer crime issues. As Canada has not yet ratified the Budapest
Cybercrime_in_Canada
Life imprisonment in Canada is a criminal sentence for certain offences that lasts for the offender’s life. Parole is possible, but even if paroled, the
Life_imprisonment_in_Canada
Act of the Parliament of Canada
and third sessions of the 37th Canadian parliament) is an Act of the Parliament of Canada to amend the Criminal Code. It added penalties for publicly
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda)
An_Act_to_amend_the_Criminal_Code_(hate_propaganda)
Prosecutor in the Canadian legal system
Scotland. Although the enactment of criminal law is under federal jurisdiction in Canada, the prosecution of most Criminal Code offences—outside of Yukon, the
Crown_attorney
Communication causing harm to reputation
Canada) (in French) "s. 298". Criminal Code (Canada). "s. 301". Criminal Code (Canada). "s. 300". Criminal Code (Canada). Mann, Arshy (29 September 2014)
Defamation
Legal status of photography, including intellectual property and privacy laws
7 "s. 162". Criminal Code (Canada). "s. 163.1". Criminal Code (Canada). "s. 177". Criminal Code (Canada). "s. 264". Criminal Code (Canada). Conroy, Amy
Photography_and_the_law
Laws regarding firearms in Canada
regulated in Canada through the Firearms Act, the Criminal Code, and the Canadian Firearms Program, a program operated within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Firearms_regulation_in_Canada
Categorisation of crimes in the legal systems of Commonwealth countries
given where available: In Canada, "culpable homicide" is not itself an offence. Rather, the term is used in the Criminal Code to classify all killings
Culpable_homicide
Sexual assault law of Canada is set out in the Criminal Code enacted by the Parliament of Canada. It consists of three separate offences: sexual assault;
Sexual_assault_law_of_Canada
2001, the Anti-terrorism Act has allowed for section 83.05 of the Canadian Criminal Code to be invoked by the Governor in Council to maintain a list of "entities"
List of organizations designated as terrorist by Canada
List_of_organizations_designated_as_terrorist_by_Canada
Minimum age of a child committed crime
The age of criminal responsibility is the age below which a child is deemed incapable of having committed a criminal offence. In legal terms, it is referred
Age of criminal responsibility
Age_of_criminal_responsibility
Operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or a drug
In Canada, impaired driving is the criminal offence of operating a motor vehicle while the person's ability to operate the vehicle is impaired by alcohol
Impaired_driving_in_Canada
Justification defense in a criminal case
under the Criminal Code (Canada) that is prosecuted by indictment. (4) For the purposes of subsections (2) and (3), a trespasser is a criminal trespasser
Stand-your-ground_law
2019 act of the Canadian Parliament
the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and other Acts and to make consequential amendments to other Acts (French: Loi modifiant le Code criminel
An_Act_to_amend_the_Criminal_Code,_the_Youth_Criminal_Justice_Act_and_other_Acts_and_to_make_consequential_amendments_to_other_Acts
French civil code established in 1804
Napoleonic Code (French: Code Napoléon), officially the Civil Code of the French (French: Code civil des Français; simply referred to as Code civil), is
Napoleonic_Code
committed also in the nude. In Canada, the law on public decency is found in sections 173 and 174 of the Criminal Code. However, what constitutes an indecent
Female_toplessness_in_Canada
Document which begins a criminal proceeding
States: Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure Rule 7 and Rule 9. Canada: Criminal Code Orfield, Lester Bernhardt (1947). Criminal Procedure from Arrest to
Information (formal criminal charge)
Information_(formal_criminal_charge)
Type of improvised incendiary weapon
possess in many regions. In Canada, Molotov cocktails are considered an "explosive substance" under the Criminal Code (Canada) and possession is illegal
Molotov_cocktail
Criminal Code of the Republic of China is the fundamental criminal law of the Republic of China (ROC). Commonly referred to as the "general criminal law"
Criminal Code of the Republic of China
Criminal_Code_of_the_Republic_of_China
Canadian Act of Parliament
statute passed by the Canadian Parliament in 2012. It amended the Criminal Code to enable the Government of Canada to prosecute Canadians for trafficking in
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (trafficking in persons)
An_Act_to_amend_the_Criminal_Code_(trafficking_in_persons)
In Canada, child pornography is illegal under Section 163.1 of the Criminal Code and is punishable by up to ten or fourteen years of imprisonment depending
Child pornography laws in Canada
Child_pornography_laws_in_Canada
Conspiracy to commit terrorist acts in and against Canada
consent on behalf of the Attorney General of Canada, as required by section 83.24 of the Criminal Code. The charges included conspiracy to carry out
2013 Via Rail Canada terrorism plot
2013_Via_Rail_Canada_terrorism_plot
Any of various sexual criminal offenses
the British Empire. Canada adopted the term in Section 178 of the Criminal Code in 1892. The term was also used in the Criminal Code (Sections 206 (1906
Gross_indecency
1988 Supreme Court of Canada decision legalizing abortion
30 is a decision of the Supreme Court of Canada which held that the abortion provision in the Criminal Code was unconstitutional because it violated women's
R_v_Morgentaler
Codification of the civil law of the province of Lower Canada
The Civil Code of Lower Canada (French: Code civil du Bas-Canada) was a law that was in effect in Lower Canada on 1 August 1866 and remained in effect
Civil_Code_of_Lower_Canada
Free speech case in Supreme Court of Canada
2 S.C.R. 731 is a Supreme Court of Canada decision where the Court struck down the provision in the Criminal Code that prohibited publication of false
R_v_Zundel
2005 American police procedural drama television series
Criminal Minds is an American police procedural crime drama television series created by Jeff Davis that premiered on CBS on September 22, 2005. It follows
Criminal_Minds
Voluntary agreement to another's proposal
Angeles: Sage. ISBN 9781483380612. OCLC 890179806. "Canadian Criminal Code". Canadian Criminal Code. 2015. Archived from the original on 3 April 2015.
Consent
Canadian federal legislation
C-9, is a 2026 Act of the Parliament of Canada to address hate crimes through strengthening the criminal code by creating new offenses to obstructing
Combatting_Hate_Act
Canadian justice advocacy organization
drafting of major pieces of criminal legislation in Canada, including the Youth Criminal Justice Act and the Canadian Criminal Code. The association's executive
Canadian Criminal Justice Association
Canadian_Criminal_Justice_Association
Decision of the Supreme Court of Canada
February 6, 2015, the Court struck down the provision in the Criminal Code, thereby giving Canadian adults who are mentally competent and suffering intolerably
Carter_v_Canada_(AG)
Enacted Canadian private member's bill
the Criminal Code (minimum sentence for offences involving trafficking of persons under the age of eighteen years) (French: Loi modifiant le Code criminel
An_Act_to_amend_the_Criminal_Code_(minimum_sentence_for_offences_involving_trafficking_of_persons_under_the_age_of_eighteen_years)
with the criminal justice system. The North-West Mounted Police were created in 1874 for the purpose of bringing "British justice" to the Canadian west.
Indigenous peoples and the Canadian criminal justice system
Indigenous_peoples_and_the_Canadian_criminal_justice_system
Canadian employment legislation
The Canada Labour Code (French: Code canadien du travail) is an Act of the Parliament of Canada to consolidate certain statutes respecting labour. The
Canada_Labour_Code
Legislative session starting in 2025
Criminal Code (sterilization procedures)". LEGISinfo. June 15, 2026. Retrieved June 21, 2026. "An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice
45th_Canadian_Parliament
Indian gang member (born 1993)
268 of the former Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. In October 2024, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) alleged that criminal groups, including
Lawrence_Bishnoi
Recurrence of court case
v. Illinois, 359 U.S. 121 (1959). Heath v. Alabama, 474 U.S. 82 (1985). Criminal Code (Canada), (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-46), s. 686(4). Portal: Law v t e
New_trial
Local government agency type
restaurants meet local health codes. Police forces, charged with maintaining public order, crime prevention, and enforcing criminal law. Zoning enforcement
Code_enforcement
under the Criminal Code as a form of culpable homicide. The prohibition was overturned in a February 2015 decision by the Supreme Court of Canada in Carter
Euthanasia and assisted suicide in Canada
Euthanasia_and_assisted_suicide_in_Canada
Person convicted of a crime who was previously convicted of crimes
imposed and release is by way of an order from the Supreme Court. The Criminal Code Act 1913 (WA) and the Crimes (Serious and Repeat Offenders) Act 1992
Habitual_offender
Homicide criminal charge less culpable than murder
intoxication manslaughter. An equivalent in Canada is causing death by criminal negligence under the Criminal Code, punishable by a maximum penalty of life
Manslaughter
Canadian pre-sentencing report for Aboriginal peoples
that a Canadian court can request when considering sentencing an offender of Indigenous background under Section 718.2(e) of the Criminal Code. The process
Gladue_report
Penal code of the People's Republic of Bangladesh
Penal Code of Bangladesh, formally titled the Penal Code, 1860, is the general criminal law of the country. It is based on the Indian Penal Code, which
Penal_Code_of_Bangladesh
Constitutional provision concerning fundamental freedoms
Workers, Local 1518 v KMart Canada Ltd. [1994] 3 SCR 627. see e.g. Reference Re ss 193 & 195.1(1)(c) of Criminal Code (Canada), [1990] 1 SCR 1123 [Prostitution
Section 2 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Section_2_of_the_Canadian_Charter_of_Rights_and_Freedoms
Prevalent criminal organisations and activities in Australia
activities Penalties: § 1963. Criminal penalties Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 - (UK) Criminal Code (Canada), RSC 1985, c C-46. The topic
Organised_crime_in_Australia
Rights restrictions for criminals, such as voting or gun ownership rights
certain driving offences under the Criminal Code. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees that all Canadian citizens have the right to vote
Loss of rights due to criminal conviction
Loss_of_rights_due_to_criminal_conviction
Proposed Canadian internet regulation
under the age of 16. Bill C-63 focused on amendments to the Criminal Code, the Canadian Human Rights Act, and internet child pornography laws to enhance
Safe_Social_Media_Act
Legal result of a "not guilty" verdict
In Canada, the prosecution may appeal different types of decisions, judgments, or orders in criminal cases. Under Section 676(1) of the Criminal Code of
Acquittal
Battery of tests used by police officers
comply with a demand", as an offence under § 320.15(1) of the Criminal Code. Canada Criminal Code § 320.15 (1) addresses only chemical testing (breath, blood
Field_sobriety_testing
in Canada (AG) v Bedford in 2013, leading to a new legislative approach introduced in 2014. Before the provisions were struck down, the Criminal Code made
Prostitution_in_Canada
Constitution of Canada gives the federal Parliament of Canada exclusive jurisdiction in criminal law, while the provinces have exclusive control over much
Court_system_of_Canada
Canadian statute
The Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA; French: Loi sur le système de justice pénale pour les adolescents) is a federal Canadian statute that covers the
Youth_Criminal_Justice_Act
Chinese Immigration Act, 1885 Rocky Mountains Park Act, 1887 Criminal Code, 1892 Canada Evidence Act, 1893 Quebec Boundary Extension Act, 1898 Alberta
List of acts of the Parliament of Canada
List_of_acts_of_the_Parliament_of_Canada
Supreme Court of Canada case
Rodriguez. In a 5–4 decision, the Court upheld the provision in the Criminal Code. Sue Rodriguez was a 42-year-old mother whose illness amyotrophic lateral
Rodriguez v British Columbia (AG)
Rodriguez_v_British_Columbia_(AG)
Overview of the law of Quebec
with French-heritage civil law. Public law (including criminal law) operates according to Canadian common law. Quebec is the only province to do so. Quebec
Quebec_law
health-care systems. While some restrictions exist, Canada is one of the few nations with no criminal restrictions on abortion. Access to services and resources
Abortion_in_Canada
Intentional deception to gain unlawfully
not apply in Scotland. Section 380(1) of the Criminal Code provides the general definition of fraud in Canada: 380. (1) Every one who, by deceit, falsehood
Fraud
Body of law that relates to crimes
Australian criminal law Canadian criminal law Criminal Code of Russia – Prime source of criminal law in Russia Criminal law of Singapore Criminal law of the
Criminal_law
by law". In Canada, the principle of legality in penal law is found in Article 9 of the Canadian Criminal Code which declares that criminal infractions
Principle of legality in criminal law
Principle_of_legality_in_criminal_law
Unlawful act punishable by an authority
is a criminal offence is defined by the criminal law of each relevant jurisdiction. While many have a catalogue of crimes called the criminal code, in
Crime
Designation for some convicted persons
Conditional Release Act. Under subsection 761(1) of the Criminal Code, the Parole Board of Canada is required to review the case of an offender with a dangerous
Dangerous_offender
2018 Canadian law legalizing recreational cannabis use
recreational cannabis use in Canada in combination with its companion legislation Bill C-46, An Act to Amend the Criminal Code. The law is a milestone in
Cannabis_Act_(Canada)
1984-88 seating of the national legislature of the North American country
of dissolution were as follows: The Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1985 brought in reforms to Canada's criminal code to tackle many subject including but
33rd_Canadian_Parliament
Country in North America
to Law in Canada. Prentice Hall Allyn and Bacon Canada. p. 93. ISBN 978-0-1379-2862-0. Hermida, Julian (May 9, 2018). Criminal Law in Canada. Kluwer Law
Canada
"Marriages". The Daily. Statistics Canada. November 20, 2003. Marriage (Prohibited Degrees) Act, SC 1990, c. 46. Criminal Code, RSC 1985, c. C-46. Civil Marriage
Marriage_in_Canada
Former common law criminal offence in England and Wales
been abolished in England and Wales, and repealed in Canada and New Zealand. It is a form of criminal libel that consists of the publication of material
Blasphemous_libel
1988-93 seating of the national legislature of the North American country
Legislative Committee on Bill C-89 (Investment Canada Act) Legislative Committee on Bill C-90 (Criminal Code – sentencing) Legislative Committee on Bill
34th_Canadian_Parliament
Canadian criminal and former colonel (born 1963)
not eligible for early parole under the "faint hope clause" of the Criminal Code. Following charges being made in February 2010, he was fired from his
Russell_Williams_(criminal)
Supreme Court of Canada case
leading Charter decision of the Supreme Court of Canada where the Court upheld section 43 of the Criminal Code that allowed for a defence of reasonable use
Canadian Foundation for Children, Youth and the Law v Canada (AG)
Canadian_Foundation_for_Children,_Youth_and_the_Law_v_Canada_(AG)
Time limit for starting legal proceedings
law systems, such provisions are typically part of their civil and criminal codes. The cause of action dictates the statute of limitations, which can
Statute_of_limitations
in Canada in January 1963 and was abolished in two stages, in 1976 and 1999. Prior to 1976, the death penalty was prescribed under the Criminal Code as
Capital_punishment_in_Canada
Laws criminalising certain sexual acts
update to the criminal law of the new dominion of Canada. Changes to the Criminal Code in 1948 and 1961 were used to brand gay men as "criminal sexual psychopaths"
Sodomy_law
Supreme Court of Canada decision
the Supreme Court of Canada which represented the court’s first opportunity to interpret section 718.2(e) of the Criminal Code. This decision focused
R_v_Ipeelee
Constitutional provision regarding criminal trials
of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is the section of the Canadian Constitution that protects a person's legal rights in criminal and penal
Section 11 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Section_11_of_the_Canadian_Charter_of_Rights_and_Freedoms
Italian Mafia member
Italian-Canadian crime boss and member of the Sicilian Mafia who was the head of the Sicilian Cuntrera-Caruana Mafia clan's branch in Canada. In 1997
Alfonso_Caruana
professional MMA competitions were illegal in Canada. Section 83(2) of the Canadian Criminal Code deemed that only boxing matches where only fists are used are considered
Mixed_martial_arts_in_Canada
Science fiction film by Jeff Chan
Code 8 is a 2019 Canadian superhero film written and directed by Jeff Chan, and starring the cousins Stephen and Robbie Amell. It is a feature-length
Code_8_(2019_film)
Supreme Court of Canada case
leading Supreme Court of Canada decision on the criminal offence of defamatory libel. The Court held that the Criminal Code offence of defamatory libel
R_v_Lucas
Supreme Court of Canada case
Lebovitch and Valerie Scott, argued that Canada's prostitution laws were unconstitutional. The Criminal Code included a number of provisions, such as
Canada_(AG)_v_Bedford
"CAP 101 Criminal Code Act" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 16 May 2011. Retrieved 16 February 2011. "Djibouti: Forced marriage". Canada: Immigration
Age_of_consent_by_country
Criminal organization in Italy
was the first time in Canada that the 'Ndrangheta was targeted as an organized crime group since 1997, when the Criminal Code was amended to include
'Ndrangheta
Act of the Parliament of Great Britain
Corrections Research". Correctional Service Canada. 11 July 2007. Criminal Code, RSC 1985, c. C-45, s. 68. Criminal Code, RSC 1985, c. C-45, s. 65(1) "'Fighting
Riot_Act
1990 Supreme Court of Canada case on hate speech
freedom of expression decision of the Supreme Court of Canada where the court upheld the Criminal Code provision prohibiting the wilful promotion of hatred
R_v_Keegstra
Bail granted under the Criminal Procedure Code of India
erstwhile Criminal Procedure Code) . Law Commission of India in its 41st report recommended to incorporate this provision in procedure code. This provision
Anticipatory_bail
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