Life Sentences and 'Lifers' in Canada
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What is the term used to refer to people serving a life sentence in federal institutions?

  • Prisoners
  • Long-Termers
  • Inmates
  • Lifers (correct)
  • Which term is used to describe the inability of some individuals to transition back successfully into the community after a long period of incarceration?

  • Freedom Struggle
  • Concrete Mama Syndrome (correct)
  • Imprisonment Complex
  • Furlough Syndrome
  • What is the maximum sentence in Canada according to the text?

  • 20 years
  • 10 years
  • 25 years
  • Life sentence (correct)
  • In Canada, what is the parole eligibility for someone convicted of 1st degree murder or high treason?

    <p>Parole eligibility after 25 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    After how many years can someone convicted of 2nd degree murder apply for parole in Canada?

    <p>10 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for the review process that can potentially overturn a conviction for 'Lifers' in Canada?

    <p>'Ministerial' Review</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mandatory minimum sentence for 1st degree murder in Canada?

    <p>Life imprisonment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following crimes may be considered a 1st degree murder in Canada?

    <p>Murder during a highjacking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the criticisms of the Ending Sentence Discounts for Multiple Murders Act (2011)?

    <p>Reduces the incentive for offenders to work positively in prison towards rehabilitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of The Faint Hope Clause in Canada?

    <p>To provide incentives for offender rehabilitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    After 1997, who determined if a lifer could apply for parole after 15 years under The Faint Hope Clause?

    <p>The Chief Justice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What change did the Ending Sentence Discounts for Multiple Murders Act (2011) bring about regarding parole eligibility for those convicted of multiple murders?

    <p>Increased parole eligibility from 25 years to 50 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

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