When There Is Uncertainty About Whether an Offender Poses a Risk

question 61

Multiple Choice

When there is uncertainty about whether an offender poses a risk to others, the onus is on the province to resolve the uncertainty. If the uncertainty cannot be resolved then the province must discharge the person. This court decision is based on which of the following cases?

• A)Rex v. M'Naghten
• B)Winko v. British Columbia
• C)Regina v. Oommen
• D)Regina v. Swain

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Definitions:

Middle Class

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Poverty Rate

The percentage of the population living below the national poverty line, indicating the level of economic hardship.

Homelessness

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Homeless

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