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Judgment on appeal

May 23, 2025 · Judicial work
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The Court has allowed the appeal in R. v. J.W., in part. It has confirmed that sentencing judges may consider time needed for treatment in determining the length of sentences. Read our plain-language summary here.

Date modified: 2025-05-23