John Stefaniuk, chair of the Manitoba Criminal Code Review Board, can't comment on specific cases, but said in cases like this a panel of three will hear evidence from several sources before making a decision. In 1999, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled a review board must order an absolute discharge if a person doesn't pose a significant threat to public safety. The board should have moved slower and granted incremental freedom." "An absolute discharge is the lowest-level adult sentence that an offender can get," he said in a written statement. "The Criminal Code Review Board never considered the rights of Tim McLean's family. Member of Parliament for Selkirk-Interlake-Eastman James Bezan also said he was disappointed. Will Baker, formerly known as Vince Li, leaves the Law Courts building in Winnipeg, after his annual criminal code review board hearing, on Monday, Feb. "Justin Trudeau must put the rights of victims before the rights of criminals." "I think I speak for a lot of Canadians when I say this doesn't seem right," said Ambrose in a message posted on her Facebook page. The decision made by the Manitoba Criminal Review Board following Baker's annual review has sparked public debate.įederal opposition interim leader Rona Ambrose took to social media with a response last Friday. "I'm one voice, I used it, please use yours." Decision sparks debate "It's time for all people to take care of each other or what kind of a world are we leaving for our children?" de Delley said in her statement. Mother of Tim McLean ends petition to change law.McLean's mother has long advocated that Baker should remain in a mental health facility and be required to take medication. Vince Li's request for more freedom OK'd by Manitoba review board.An absolute discharge means all restrictions have been lifted. Last year, Baker was granted the freedom to live in the community, but conditions included he must be supervised while taking medication for schizophrenia and disclose his address to his medical team. I pray everyone now takes it a step further. "I'm thankful for all the messages of love and support. "I'm grateful that Timothy's death has shed light on the issue," said Carol de Delley. Carol de Delley, mother of Tim McLean, who was killed on a Greyhound Bus in 2008.
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