Both Amanpreet and Navjeet Recently Were Charged with a Similar

question 68

Multiple Choice

Both Amanpreet and Navjeet recently were charged with a similar offence under the Canadian Criminal Code. Interestingly, Amanpreet received a different sentence than Navjeet. What is the cause or reason for this difference in sentencing?

• A)disparity
• B)discrimination
• C)institutionalized discrimination
• D)contextual discrimination

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