Bill C-537
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C-537
Third Session, Fortieth Parliament,
59 Elizabeth II, 2010
HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA
BILL C-537
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (judicial interim release for offences involving firearms)
first reading, June 14, 2010
Mr. Wrzesnewskyj
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SUMMARY
This enactment amends the Criminal Code to add offences involving firearms to the list of offences set out in section 469 so that
(a) offences involving firearms may only be tried by a superior court; and
(b) a person accused of an offence involving a firearm will be required to demonstrate to the court why they should not be detained in custody before trial.
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3rd Session, 40th Parliament,
59 Elizabeth II, 2010
house of commons of canada
BILL C-537
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (judicial interim release for offences involving firearms)
R.S., c. C-46
Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:
1. Section 469 of the Criminal Code is amended by adding the following after paragraph (c.1):
(c.2) an offence in the commission of which the accused is alleged to have
(i) used or threatened to use a firearm, or
(ii) attempted or conspired to use a firearm;
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