An investigation into the development, application, and relevance of The Infanticide Legislation in Canadian Law
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The application and development of infanticide legislation in the Canadian justice system is a controversial topic among the legal community. Section 233 of the Criminal Code (1985) contains the infanticide provision in Canadian statute law. Section 233 Infanticide can be used both as a stand-alone charge, and as a partial defence in cases where murder is charged. This thesis provides a brief historical overview of the infanticide provision’s legislative development. Since its enactment in 1948, the provision has undergone some revisions but has received little commentary from the courts. There is considerable confusion in the legal community surrounding some phrases in the provision and their legal meaning. Some argue the relevance of the provision in the context of modern Canadian society. In addition, this thesis discusses the various legal issues that have arisen from its application as well as the changes that have been made to the legislation as a result of prominent cases.
Source: MRU-Repo
DOI: 10.60770/xmy3-s974
Author: Luttman, Hannah
Institution: Mount Royal University
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6920708348
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