- Mandatory minimum sentences: A utilitarian perspective
- Author:
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Gabor, Thomas
- Date:
- 2001
- Publication:
- Canadian Journal of Criminology
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- Keywords:
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The author discusses the range and types of mandatory minimum sentences (MMS) and arguments and evidence for and against its implementation in terms of financial costs and crime deterrence. MMS has resulted...
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- The Federal Gun Registry: An Urgent Need for Independent, Non-partisan Research
- Author:
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Gabor, Thomas
- Date:
- 2003
- Publication:
- Canadian Journal of Criminology & Criminal Justice
- Topics:
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International, Legislation and Policy, Ownership
- Keywords:
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Auditor General, Canada, Cost, registration
The author discusses the need for a comprehensive registration system to track firearms in Canada. He notes the obstacles to the licensing and registration requirements established in 1995 through gun...
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- Universal Firearm Registration in Canada: Three Perspectives
- Author:
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Gabor, Thomas
- Date:
- 2003
- Publication:
- Canadian Journal of Criminology & Criminal Justice
- Topics:
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International, Legislation and Policy, Ownership
- Keywords:
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Firearm Act, firearm, gun registry
The author introduces the commentaries of three scholars reflecting on Canada’s 1995 Firearms Act which mandated registration of all firearms. Following the Auditor General’s report on the high costs...
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