What is a Just Sentence? – Discussing R. v. Siwicki
For a sentence to be just, it must be in line with the principles of sentencing that are codified in the Criminal Code of Canada. Most importantly, “The fundamental purpose of sentencing is to protect society and to contribute, along with crime prevention initiatives, to respect for the law and the maintenance of a just, peaceful and safe society by imposing just sanctions that have one or more of the following objectives” (Criminal Code of Canada, s.718).
