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Disclaimer: this article applies to the sex offender registry in Canada only. Other countries have their own similar registries, with very different parameters, rules, and processes. It is unlikely that anything in this article would apply beyond Canada. The Government of Canada has demonstrated a clear intent to track as many people as possible for as long as possible through SOIRA. However, the ...

What is an Invitation to Sexual Touching charge? Invitation to Sexual Touching is covered under s. 152 of the Criminal Code. An invitation to sexual touching occurs when a person touches someone under the age of 16 years for a sexual purpose. Or, if that person has someone under the age of 16 touch them for a sexual purpose. Sexual touching can occur ...

Intimidation is an offence which is covered under s.423 of the Criminal Code. Intimidation is a serious offence in Canada. Criminal intimidation, under s.423(1), is a hybrid offence, where depending on the circumstances of your case, the Crown can elect to proceed either summarily or by indictment. Examples Intimidation under s.423(1) is defined in the Criminal Code as “wrongfully and without lawful authority, compelling ...

What is public incitement of hatred in Canada?   Public incitement of hatred is covered under s.319 of the Criminal Code. Public incitement of hatred is often referred to as a hate-motivated crime. Before the police can charge you with an offence under s.319 of the Criminal Code they need to conduct an investigation and get consent from the attorney general to prosecute ...

What is Carrying a Concealed Weapon? Part III of the Criminal Code of Canada (Code) covers offences relating to "Firearms and Other Weapons". The offence of Carrying a Concealed Weapon is covered under S.90 of the Code. Carrying a Concealed Weapon is generally prohibited in Canada. Section 90 of the Criminal Code prohibits carrying a concealed weapon unless authorized for a lawful occupational ...

What is “Disobeying a Court Order” in Canada? Disobeying a court order is criminalized under section 127 of the Criminal Code. Disobeying a court order is any defiance of an order made by a court or disobeying any type of order made by a person or body who is authorized to make such an order via a provincial or federal law or statute. ...

What is Failing to Provide the Necessaries of Life? Failing to provide the necessaries of life is covered under s.215 of the Criminal Code. This section of the Criminal Code defines circumstances in which a legal duty to provide necessaries of life will arise and creates dual offences for failure or neglect to perform the duty. Criminalization of failing to provide the necessaries ...

What is Identity Theft? Identity theft and identity fraud are both offences covered under s. 402.2 and s. 403 of the Criminal Code. Identity theft, under s. 402.2, is when a person possesses another person’s identity information, with the intent of using that identity information in order to commit an indictable offence. These offences are listed below in full but include things like ...