The boy, 14 at the time of the offence, must spend at least 10 years in jail after stabbing 22-year-old Bram Willems to death
that Willems’ mother, Christy Lacroix, told the court: “You have taken a life that was worth living, a life that I fought for, for 22 years. No excuses could justify taking a life.”
Brewer agreed with the Crown prosecutor’s argument that there was no reason to displace the presumptive life sentence for murder, but also said there was no reason to increase the 10-year minimum term, theSeparately, the court of appeal is currently considering the cases of three young convicted murderers who appealed against life sentences. The case forms the basis for a broader challenge, asking if it is “manifestly unjust” to sentence children and young people to life sentences.
Forward-Taua said sentencing, particularly for young offenders, should be more focused on rehabilitation over punishment.
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