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Conversion Therapy (s. 320.102) Charges in Canada: Offences, Defences, Punishments
What is a charge of Conversion Therapy? Conversion therapy is covered under 320.102 of the Criminal Code of Canada. Conversion therapy occurs when a person knowingly causes another person to undergo conversion therapy; including by providing conversion therapy to that other person. Conversion therapy means to provide a treatment designed to change a person’s sexual orientation to heterosexual, change a person’s change identity ...
Assisting Deserter (s. 54) Charges in Canada: Offences, Defences, Punishments
What is a charge of Assisting Deserter? Assisting Deserter is covered under 54 of the Criminal Code of Canada. Assisting Deserter occurs when a person knowingly aids, assists, or conceals a person who is an absentee from the Canadian Armed Forces without authorized leave. Assisting deserter is a summary conviction offence. Examples Some examples of a charge of Assisting Deserter may include the ...
Hate Propaganda (s. 318) Charges in Canada: Offences, Defences, Punishments
What is a hate propaganda charge? A hate propaganda charge is covered under s. 318 of the Criminal Code found in Part VIII. Part VIII covers “Offences Against the Person and Reputation.” A hate propaganda charge occurs when a person advocates or promotes genocide. Genocide is defined as the act of killing members of an identifiable group or of deliberately inflicting conditions on ...
Inciting to Mutiny (s. 53) Charges in Canada: Offences, Defences, Punishments
What is an inciting to mutiny charge? An inciting to mutiny is covered under s. 53 of the Criminal Code found in Part II. Part II covers “Offences Against Public Order.” An inciting to mutiny charge occurs when a person attempts for a traitorous or mutinous purpose to seduce a member of the Canadian Forces from their duty and allegiance to Her Majesty. ...
Possession of Explosive Without Lawful Excuse (s. 82(1)) Charges in Canada: Offences, Defences, Punishments
What is a possession of explosive without lawful excuse charge? Possession of explosives without lawful excuse is covered under s. 82(1) of the Criminal Code found in Part II. Part II covers “Offences Against Public Order.” A possession of explosive without lawful excuse charge occurs when a person has any explosive substance under their control. s. 2 of the Criminal Code states that ...
Forgery of or Uttering Forged Passport (s. 57(1)) Charges in Canada: Offences, Defences, Punishments
What is a forgery of or uttering forged passport charge? Forgery of or uttering forged passport is covered under s. 57(1) of the Criminal Code found in Part II. Part II covers “Offences Against Public Order.” A forgery of or uttering forged passport charge occurs when a person, whether they are inside out outside Canada, forges a passport or knows a passport is ...
Prize Fights (s. 83) Charges in Canada: Offences, Defences, Punishments
What is a charge of Prize Fighting? Prize Fighting is covered under 83 of the Criminal Code of Canada. Prize Fighting occurs when two people who have met for a previously arranged encounter for a fight, whether by fists, hands or feet. The offence of prize fighting includes those who encourage, advertise, officiate or umpire, or attend to report or aid. Prize Fighting ...
Carrying Weapon While Attending Public Meeting (s. 89) Charges in Canada: Offences, Defences, Punishments
What is a Carrying Weapon While Attending Public Meeting Charge? Carrying weapon while attending public meeting is covered under s. 89 of the Criminal Code in Part II. Part II covers “Firearms and Other Weapons”. A carrying weapon while attending public meeting charge occurs where an individual carries a weapon, prohibited device or ammunition while the individual is on the way or attending ...
