

Offences under the Defence Production Act.Offences involving the proliferation or the illegal import, export or sale of nuclear materials and.Offences under the Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes Act Footnote 6.The offence under s. 18 of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service Act Footnote 5.Offences under the Security of Information Act Footnote 4.Offences under the United Nations Act Footnote 3.
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Offences captured by s. 7(7) of the Criminal Code and involving foreign officials or heads of state.Offences against internationally protected persons or members of the United Nations or associated personnel Footnote 2.Public bombings under s. 431.2 of the Criminal Code.2 of the Security Offences Act Footnote 1 Terrorism offences as defined in s. 2 of the Criminal Code, including the offences under Part II.1 of the Criminal Code and any inchoate form of these offences.They regularly involve sensitive issues of international relations, national defence and national security, and information associated with those interests.įor the purposes of this guideline, the following are considered national security prosecutions: National security prosecutions have both a national and international significance, whether they involve terrorism, espionage, war crimes, or crimes against humanity. Another facet of this notion of security is the maintenance of the public institutions of Canadian society. Inherent to this well-being is the safeguarding of fundamental rights and freedoms. It also includes protecting Canadians' sense of well-being, both at home and abroad. Its core element is to protect Canadians from physical harm. This notion of security has several facets. National security prosecutions focus on the security of Canadian society. 5.3 Sentencing under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.Management of National Security Prosecutions 3.3 Procedure to Obtain Consent to Commence Proceedings.3.2.2 Assessment of the Evidence in Light of the Rights Protected by the Charter.3.2 Deciding which Charges Should Be Laid.3.1 The Decision to Prosecute Test in the National Security Context.Guideline of the Director Issued under Section 3(3)(c) of the Director of Public Prosecutions Act Public Prosecution Service of Canada Deskbook Part V : Specific Types of Prosecutions.Public Prosecution Service of Canada Deskbook.
