Jasbir Sandhu, MP - Surrey North

http://www.parl.gc.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/Jasbir-Sandhu%2872052%29

Jasbir Sandhu

Political Affiliation:New Democratic Party Caucus

Constituency:Surrey North Map – Elections Canada

Province / Territory:British Columbia

Email:Jasbir.Sandhu@parl.gc.ca

Web Site:jasbirsandhu.ndp.ca

Preferred Language:English

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Constituency Office(s)

• 13979 104th Avenue (Main Office) Suite 107 Surrey, British Columbia V3P 1X1 Telephone: 604-589-2441 Fax: 604-589-2445

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Safe Streets and Communities Act
Government Orders
March 9th, 2012 / 12:55 p.m.
NDP

Jasbir Sandhu Surrey North, BC

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Mandatory minimums which remove judicial discretion are counterproductive. They can actually lead to judges giving lesser sentences than they might otherwise because they have to rely solely on the legislation as their sentencing guide. In particular, for cases like sexual assault, why is the government removing judicial discretion?

The mandatory minimum sentences for marijuana is more than that prescribed for child sexual assault. How is that logical?

Currently one in five inmates has access to programs like anger management and substance abuse. The bill would lead to even more crowded prisons, straining already thin resources for programs. 

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http://openparliament.ca/debates/2012/3/9/jasbir-sandhu-4/