Tag #Mandatory Minimum Sentencing

What are the immediate implications of the British Columbia Supreme Court's ruling on the mandatory minimum sentence for first-degree murder in Canada?

In British Columbia, a judge ruled that the mandatory minimum 25-year sentence without parole for first-degree murder is unconstitutional, violating the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. This ruling, while provisional, stems from the case of Luciano Mariani, who murdered his former girlfriend. The decision potentially impacts all of Canada.