Status: Passed 1st reading in the House of Commons
Description: Increases penalties for mischief in relation to religious property and applies those penalties whether or not such mischief was motivated by hate or bias. Includes restitution as a penalty to shift the financial burden caused by vandalism from the victim to the criminal.
Analysis: Restitution is an important element of restorative justice that ought to be used for crimes where property has been taken, destroyed, or damaged. Incorporating this principle for penalties for mischief involving religious property may deter crime while also helping victims repair damage to their property or building. Read this article to learn more.
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