171; Ex parte Kleinys, 1965 CanLII 652 (BC SC), [1965] 3 C.C.C. As stated by the majority of this Court in Re B.C. As regards this factor, some comments should be made, because arbitrariness of detention and imprisonment is addressed by s. 9, and, to the extent that the arbitrariness, given the proper context, could be in breach of a principle of fundamental justice, it could trigger a, This reference to the arbitrary nature of the punishment as a factor is a direct import into Canada of one of the tests elaborated upon by the American judiciary in dealing with the Eighth Amendment of their Constitution. Recognizing this fact, the appellant does not attack s. 5(2) of the Narcotic Control Act on the ground that it violates s. 12 of the Charter in general, but rather on the ground that the imposition of "a mandatory minimum sentence of seven years" on a hypothetical "first time importer of a single marijuana cigarette" would constitute cruel and unusual punishment. There would be no risk of an individual being unable to exercise lawfully the full scope of his or her constitutional rights or being deterred from engaging in a constitutionally protected activity if the appellant were denied status in this case. 1, (1975), 24 C.C.C. She had noticed that she had received more than she was entitled to but did not say anything to her employer. To do so would be to disregard totally s. 52 of the Constitution Act, 1982. Suffering behind female sex workers: Why we should oppose legalisation of prostitution. (3d) 138 (T.D. 680; Re B.C. 39, affirming (1973), 1973 CanLII 1447 (BC CA), 14 C.C.C. "The State, even as it punishes", he said, "must treat its members with respect for their intrinsic worth as human beings." Issue Was Smith's action a sufficient cause to create criminal liability Decision Appeal dismissed, conviction upheld. While section 7 sets out broad and general rights which often extend over the same ground as other rights set out in the Charter, it cannot be read so broadly as to render other rights nugatory. Ct. J., September 23, 1985, unreported; R. v. Big M Drug Mart Ltd., 1985 CanLII 69 (SCC), [1985] 1 S.C.R. 156 (B.C.S.C.). [Cite as Smith v. Smith, 2021-Ohio-1955.] (6) Is it such that it has no value in the sense of some social purpose such as reformation, rehabilitation, deterrence or retribution? McIntyre J. In part this trend has prompted, in part it may have been a result of, legislative change. Finally, this punishment was imposed in accordance with standards or principles rationally connected to the purposes of the legislation. Where do we Look for Guidance? The maximum penalty was increased to 14 years, plus whipping at the discretion of the Judge. In separate reasons, Dickson J., as he then was, agreed with this definition; his disagreement was on another aspect of the notion of importing, which is irrelevant to this case. The term ethics is derived from the Greek word ethos which means character. He had been left money by his father and was naive, gullible and of limited intelligence. Now to deal with the appellant. 63]. Extract. 295, this Court expressly held that a corporation charged with a criminal offence under the Lord's Day Act could argue that the Act violated freedom of religion, under s. 2(a) of the Charter, without also alleging that the statute specifically infringed its religious beliefs. (3d) 233, also a decision of the British Columbia Court of Appeal. and concluded that the section did not impose cruel and unusual punishment. 107. Various tests have been suggested in the cases referred to and in the academic commentaries on this subject but not all will be relevant in every case. in Miller and Cockriell, supra, at p. 688, "whether the punishment prescribed is so excessive as to outrage standards of decency". The soldier died. The punishment is arbitrarily imposed in the sense that it is not applied on a rational basis in accordance with ascertained or ascertainable standards. R. v. Smith (1980), 1 Sask.R. 27]. They were convicted of robbery and appealed on the grounds that the force came after they had appropriate the jewellery and thus did not come within the requirement of being immediately before or at the time of stealing. 1927, c. 144, s. 4, and R.S.C. 213 (CA);1979 CanLII 2233 (SK CA);51 CCC (2d) 381;1 Sask R 213, Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta (Canada), Ontario Ontario Court of Justice General Division (Canada). ), 1 Wm. Gender-based violence in general. It is the judge's sentence, but not the section, that is in violation of the, In my view the section cannot be salvaged by relying on the discretion of the prosecution not to apply the law in those cases where, in the opinion of the prosecution, its application would be a violation of the. In other words, though the state may impose punishment, the effect of that punishment must not be grossly disproportionate to what would have been appropriate. (1978), 10 Ottawa L.R. Sentencing Reform: A Canadian Approach. He left on 20 October 1975. The ruling itself is not the cause for discussion as the decision is not binding in the English courts however the actions which lead to the case being heard by the courts are the cause for discussion. (3d) 353 (Ont. This does not mean that the judge or the legislator can no longer consider general deterrence or other penological purposes that go beyond the particular offender in determining a sentence, but only that the resulting sentence must not be grossly disproportionate to what the offender deserves. However, the sevenyear minimum prison term of s. 5(2) is grossly disproportionate when examined in light of the wide net cast by s. 5(1). The Court of Appeal judge ruled that he would allow the appeal, set aside the convictions on four of the five counts and ordered a new trial on those counts. The effect of the sentence is often a composite of many factors and is not limited to the quantum or duration of the sentence but includes its nature and the conditions under which it is applied. 219, 294, 303, 306, 325, 361. In this development great assistance can be obtained from the American precedents, across their rather broad spectrum, and to a lesser extent, from some of the articles in the American periodicals. This deference to Parliament has been repeated in many cases (R. v. Simon (No. The law of England gives him no such right; the Abortion Act 1967 contains no such provision. ); R. v. Kroeger (1984), 1984 ABCA 208 (CanLII), 13 C.C.C. Most of the drugs of vegetable origin are not native to Canada. One might question the wisdom or desirability of this legislative decision but, in my view, given the possibility of early parole, it cannot be said that the minimum sentence is so severe that it outrages the public conscience or is degrading to human dignity. However, I prefer not to say anything about the role of arbitrariness in determining whether there has been cruel and unusual treatment or punishment. Canadian Government Publishing Centre, 1987. Research Methods, Success Secrets, Tips, Tricks, and more! It was therefore open to our courts to interpret the laws of Canada and to choose between various meanings so as to avoid the infliction of cruel and unusual punishment. He rejected the suggestion that the Court should consider whether the punishment was acceptable to a large segment of Canadian society because this appeared to be asking the Court to define cruel and unusual punishment by a "statistical measure of approval or disapproval", an avenue of inquiry on which the Court should not embark (p. 692). R. v. Smith. For some offences, the protection of the public will be paramount and little weight will be given to the possibility of rehabilitating the offender. (2d) 401; R. v. Shand (1976), 1976 CanLII 600 (ON CA), 30 C.C.C. It is said that he had a lawful excuse by reason of his belief, his honest and genuinely held belief that he was destroying property which he had a right to destroy if he wanted to. Parliament retains, while acting within the limits so prescribed, a full discretion to enact laws and regulations concerning sentencing and penal detention. Emphasizing the nonconstitutional nature of the Canadian Bill of Rights, Robertson J.A., speaking for Farris C.J.B.C. . 7, 9 and 12. I believe this is a case where the arbitrary nature of the legislatively prescribed minimum sentence must inevitably in some cases result in the imposition of a cruel and unusual punishment. While the trial judge found that the minimum sentence of seven years, prescribed by s. 5(2) of the Narcotic Control Act, violated s. 12 of the Charter, he nevertheless imposed a sentence of eight years' imprisonment on the appellant. (2d) 199 (Ont. There was a legal obligation to return the money received by mistake. Section 9 provides, as follows: "Everyone has the right not to be arbitrarily detained or imprisoned." On appeal to the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal the verdict of first degree murder was set aside and the accused was convicted of second degree murder. But the Crown's justification fails the second prong, namely minimum impairment of the rights protected by s. 12. This would not provide an acceptable basis for constitutional determination. (3d) 193; Re Moore and The Queen (1984), 1984 CanLII 2132 (ON SC), 10 C.C.C. 152, 68 C.C.C. In separate reasons, Beetz J. agreed with Ritchie J. that the words "cruel and unusual" were to be read conjunctively. It may be very well deserved and completely appropriate. This page contains a form to search the Supreme Court of Canada case information database. 295; R. v. Edwards Books and Art Ltd., 1986 CanLII 12 (SCC), [1986] 2 S.C.R. (3d) 241 (B.C.C.A. I have already stated, in respect of s. 12, that it is my view that s. 5(2) of the Narcotic Control Act does not impose punishment arbitrarily. It shocked the communal conscience. 101. There was no minimum, although the sixmonth minimum was retained for possession of drugs and for cultivation of the opium poppy or cannabis sativa. If section 12 were to be construed to permit a trial judge to ameliorate a sentence mandated by Parliament simply because he considered it to be too severe, then the whole parliamentary role with regard to punishment for criminal conduct would become subject to discretionary judicial review. An alternative to lists of cases, the Precedent Map makes it easier to establish which ones may be of most relevance to your research and prioritise further reading. In that regard, he quoted a passage from R. v. Konechny, supra, where Macfarlane J.A., said at p. 254: The courts have been given the power under s. 52 of the Constitution Act, 1982 to review, and in appropriate cases to strike down legislation. Reasons The defense claimed that in order to convict for murder it would have to be proven that it was Smith's actions that caused the death. ", As Lamer J. has indicated at p. 1069 of his judgment, these are the tests which have been generally applied in the cases heard so far under, Dealing with the first test, is the punishment of such character or duration as to outrage the public conscience or be degrading to human dignity? Appellant would not be able to show that the minimum punishment in s. 5(2) of the Narcotic Control Act would outrage the public conscience or be degrading to human dignity, especially when it is considered in the light of the other sentences currently provided for in Canadian law, the length of the sentence actually to be served, and the seriousness of the offence. 1, (1975), 24 C.C.C. 1970-1972, RM-0000, USS Sarsfield (DD-837) Service Years 1968 - 1974 1974 Horne, Alan, MM3 NEC MM-0000-Machinist's Mate Status USN Veteran Primary Unit 1971-1974, MM-0000, USS Spiegel Grove (LSD-32) Service Years 1970 - 1974 1974 Rivera Colon, Angel Rafael, AKAA NEC AK-0000-Aviation Storekeeper Status USN Veteran Primary Unit Given that situation, the disparity is so gross it is shocking to contemporary society, is unnecessary in narcotic control and results, therefore, in a punishment which is cruel and unusual. The arbitrary nature of the mandatory minimum sentence is fundamental to its designation as cruel and unusual under s. 12 of the Charter. 1970, c. N1 denies the right contained in s. 12 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The court must also measure the effect of the sentence, which is not limited to its quantum or duration but includes also its nature and the conditions under which it is applied. 25% off till end of Feb! (2d) 557 (N.W.T.S.C. C.A. In measuring the content of the legislation, the courts are to look to the purpose and effect of the legislation. Third, there must be a proportionality between the effects of the measures which are responsible for limiting the Charter right or freedom, and the objective which has been identified as of "sufficient importance". R. v. Mitchell, [1965] 1 C.C.C. Added to that potential is the certainty that upon conviction a minimum of seven years' imprisonment will have to be imposed. But, Members of the Jury, I must direct you as a matter of law, and you must, therefore, accept it from me, that belief by the Defendant David Smith that he had the right to do what he did is not lawful excuse within the meaning Of the Act. On 28th June this year at Woodford Crown Court, David Raymond Smith was convicted of an offence of causing criminal damage contrary to section 1(1) of the Criminal Damage Act. dealt thoroughly and exclusively with s. 9. Viewed in the light of the other sentences which are currently provided for in Canadian law and considering the length of the sentence which will actually be served and the severity of the offence, I am unable to say that the minimum sentence in s. 5(2) of the Narcotic Control Act is such as to outrage the public conscience or be degrading to human dignity. 69697 that he could not find "that there was no social purpose served by the mandatory death penalty so as to make it offensive to" the cruel and unusual punishment clause of the Canadian Bill of Rights. The rack and the thumbscrew, the stocks, torture of any kind, unsanitary prison conditions, prolonged periods of solitary confinement were progressively recognized as inhuman and degrading and completely inimical to the rehabilitation of the prisoner who sooner or later was going to have to be released back into the community. 1970, c. C-34 - See paragraphs 23 to 27. 1045 Edward Dewey Smith Appellant v. Her Majesty The Queen Respondent and Attorney General for Ontario Intervener indexed as: r. v. smith File No. Dickson J., as he then was. It was "unusual" because of its extreme nature. This is not a precise formula for s. 2(, The disparity between the two main approaches reflects the reluctance of some courts to find a warrant in the, These criteria are very usefully synthesized in an article by Professor Tarnopolsky, as he then was, "Just Deserts or Cruel and Unusual Treatment or Punishment? *Chouinard J. took no part in the judgment. 3. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, G.A. Saunders v Herold (1991) 105 FLR 1. A guilty verdict under s. 5(1), however, will inevitably lead to the imposing of a totally disproportionate term of imprisonment for s. 5(1) covers many substances of varying degrees of danger, totally disregards the quantity imported and treats as irrelevant the reason for importing and the existence of any previous convictions. (3)The punishment is arbitrarily imposed in the sense that it is not applied on a rational basis in accordance with ascertained or ascertainable standards. Although I have found the flexibility of this approach attractive I have come to the conclusion that it would not be a sound approach to the validity and application of a mandatory minimum sentence provision which applies to a wide range of conduct, if only because of the uncertainty it would create and the prejudicial effects which the assumed validity or application of the provision might have in particular cases. In effect, the appellant is stating that while the law is not unconstitutional in its application to him, it may be unconstitutional in its application to a third party and, therefore, should be declared of no force or effect. (2d) 337; Miller and Cockriell v. The Queen, 1976 CanLII 12 (SCC), [1977] 2 S.C.R. Seven years, on the other hand, is that excessive and this, in my view, is why it cannot survive the constitutional challenge under s. 12. An overview of the cases since decided under s. 12 of the Charter reveals that these tests are those substantially resorted to (see for example, Re Mitchell and The Queen (1983), 1983 CanLII 1856 (ON SC), 6 C.C.C. (2d) 343 (Que. The test for review under s. 12 of the Charter is one of gross disproportionality, because it is aimed at punishments that are more than merely excessive. Where Do We Look for Guidance?" H.C.)), or dismissed out of deference to Parliament's wisdom in enacting the challenged legislation (R. v. Dick, Penner and Finnigan, supra, and R. v. Roestad (1971), 1971 CanLII 568 (ON SC), 5 C.C.C. In other words, there is a vast gray area between the truly appropriate sentence and a cruel and unusual sentence under the Charter. The court in assessing whether a sentence is grossly disproportionate must consider the gravity of the offence, the personal characteristics of the offender, and the particular circumstances of the case to determine what range of sentences would have been appropriate to punish, rehabilitate, deter or protect society from this particular offender. (2d) 401, that the death penalty for murder was not cruel and unusual punishment. Summary: This case arose out of a charge of first degree murder. 's interpretation of the phrase as a "compendious expression of a norm". Yet, there is a law in Canada, s. 5(2) of the. You also get a useful overview of how the case was received. Second, the means, even if rationally connected to the objective in this first sense, should impair "as little as possible" the right or freedom in question: R. v. Big M Drug Mart Ltd., supra, at p. 352. Cruel and unusual treatment or punishment is treated as a special concept in the Charter. Applied: R. v. Oakes, 1986 CanLII 46 (SCC), [1986] 1 S.C.R. C.A. Our society has always recognized that it is necessary to suppress social evils by enacting laws and that to secure compliance with the law, punishment must be imposed on those who violate the law. The Charter limits this power: s. 7 provides that everyone has the right not to be deprived of life, liberty and security of the person except in accordance with the principles of fundamental justice, s. 9 provides that everyone has the right not to be arbitrarily detained or imprisoned, and s. 12 guarantees the right not to be subjected to any cruel and unusual treatment or punishment. 3839: The debate between those favouring a restrictive application of the, In that case, all the judges of this Court agreed that capital punishment for murder did not constitute cruel and unusual punishment, but different routes were taken to reach this conclusion. 2023 Digestible Notes All Rights Reserved. "A law which itself infringes religious freedom is, by that reason alone, inconsistent with s. 2(a) of the Charter and it matters not whether the accused is a Christian, Jew, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, atheist, agnostic or whether an individual or a corporation" (p. 314). (McIntyre J. dissenting): The appeal should be allowed. (2d) 556, [1974] 1 W.W.R. Held: He was liable for theft of his own car since the car was regarded as belonging to the service station as they were in possession and control of it. 1970, c. C-34, sect. This Court's decision in Miller and Cockriell, supra, is the last important decision that addressed s. 2(b) of the Canadian Bill of Rights. The jurisdiction of the judge of the court of trial in relation to the grant of a certificate under that section extends only to grounds which are questions of fact or mixed law and fact. Than in 1972 the Appellant gave notice to quit and asked the landlord to allow the Appellant's brother to remain as tenant of the flat. In each view, elements of both cruelty and unusualness are involved in a consideration of the total expression. 1019 (1893), at p. 1021). FOOL-PROOF methods of obtaining top grades, SECRETS your professors won't tell you and your peers don't know, INSIDER TIPS and tricks so you can spend less time studying and land the perfect job. While, again, one may question the wisdom of this conclusion, I cannot agree that this makes the sentencing process arbitrary and, therefore, cruel and unusual in violation of s. 12 of the Charter. The judicial discretionstill a very wide oneis then exercised, within the framework of the penalties legislated, to decide what penalty is appropriate for the particular offender in all of the circumstances of the particular case. Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, ss. Notwithstanding his conclusion to the contrary, the test for cruel and unusual punishment under s. 12 of the Charter should generally be that of McIntyre J., including his approach to the application of disproportionality and arbitrariness. was followed by Borins Co. Ct. J. of, . ), and the American cases; Coker v. Georgia, 433 U.S. 584 (1977) (plurality opinion); People v. Broadie, 371 N.Y.S.2d 471 (1975); Carmona v. Ward, 576 F.2d 405 (2nd Cir. A summary of his reasons can be found in the following passage at p. 456: To sum up: s. 2 of the Bill of Rights does not prevent the application of s. 214(1) and (2) and s. 218 of the Criminal Code on the ground that the punishment of death prescribed by the Code is a cruel and unusual one, because (1) punishment by death for murder is not unusual in the ordinary and natural meaning of the word; (2) Parliament, when it enacted the amendments to the Code, was of the opinion that the punishment was not an unusual one and the Court cannot substitute its opinion (if it is different) for Parliament's; and (3) Parliament wished its enactment to prevail and by necessary implication excluded the application of s. 2 of the Bill of Rights. 570, 29 C.C.C. 1 (B.C.C.A. To do so would be to disregard totally s. 52 of the Constitution Act, 1982 which provides that any law which is inconsistent with the Constitution is of no force or effect to the extent of the inconsistency and the courts are duty bound to make that pronouncement, not to delegate the avoidance of a violation to the prosecution or to anyone else for that matter. As I have tried to show, s. 12 was not designed or intended to fit the individual sentencing requirement for each individual; it was intended as an absolute right to all to be protected from that degree of excessive punishment and treatment which would outrage standards of decency. All that Parliament has done is to conclude that the gravity of the offence alone warrants a sentence of at least seven years' imprisonment. There is no dispute that the roofing, wall panels and floor boards became part of the house and, in law, the property of the landlord. Ct. J. in R. v. Guiller, Ont. MR. L. GERBER appeared on behalf of the Crown. in his concurring, minority. The question of the good faith of a doctor sanctioning an abortion is a question for the jury. Plaintiffs donative intent was clear, she argues, had he not-intended to deliver his sperm to [her], he would have used a condom and kept it and its contents.. R. v. Smith (Edward Dewey), 1987 CanLII 64 (SCC), [1987] 1 SCR 1045, <, Carmona v. Ward, 576 F at (2d) 405 (not available on CanLII), People v. Broadie, 371 NYS (2d) 471 (not available on CanLII), Regina v. Smith, 35 CR (3d) 256, 11 CRR 283 (not available on CanLII), Appellant pleaded guilty to importing seven and a half ounces of cocaine into Canada contrary to s. 5(1) of the. Such persons, with few exceptions (as an example, the guilt of addicts who import not only to meet but also to finance their needs is not necessarily the same in degree as that of coldblooded nonusers), should, upon conviction, in my respectful view, be sentenced to and actually serve long periods of penal servitude. A bill was introduced in 1957, but "died on the Order Paper" when a federal election was called. 16) 52, U.N. Doc A/6316 (1966), art. There can be no doubt that Parliament, in enacting the Narcotic Control Act, was aiming at the suppression of an illicit drug traffic, a truly valid social aim. Februar 1975 [3] R v Smith (Winston) 61 Cr App R 128, [1975] Crim LR 472 R v Smith (Percy) [1976] Crim LR 511, DC He pleaded guilty in the County Court of Vancouver, B.C., to importing a narcotic contrary to s. 5(1) of the Narcotic Control Act and was sentenced to eight years in the penitentiary. The word force is to be given its ordinary meaning and requires no direction to the jury. Held: The convictions were upheld as the appropriation of the jewellery was a continuing act. Save in rare situations, for example when the mens rea of a specific offence includes concepts of civil law (contrast R v Smith [1974] QB 354 and Johnson v Youden [1950] 1 KB 544) or where the definition of the offence itself expressly makes the defendant's beliefs about his legal righ . Facts: The defendant took his car in to a service station for repairs. It brings within the prohibition in s. 12 not only punishment imposed by a court as a sentence, but also treatment (something different from punishment) which may accompany the sentence. The schedule covers a wide variety of drugs which range, in dangerousness, from "pot" to heroin. R. v. Smith, [1987] 1 S.C.R. R v Smith (David Raymond) [1974] QB 354, 58 Cr App R 320, [1974] 2 WLR 20, [1974] 1 Alle ER 632, CA R v Smith (Martin) [1975] QB 531, [1974] 2 WLR 495, [1974] 1 Alle ER 651, CA (Civ Div) R gegen Smith, nicht gemeldet, 13. As noted above, while the prohibition against cruel and unusual treatment or punishment was originally aimed at punishments which by their nature and character were inherently cruel, it has since been extended to punishments which, though not inherently cruel, are so disproportionate to the offence committed that they become cruel and unusual: see Miller and Cockriell, supra; R. v. Shand (1976), 1976 CanLII 600 (ON CA), 30 C.C.C. R. v. Smith (No. expressed the view that a conjunctive reading of the words was required, while Laskin C.J., speaking for the minority (Laskin C.J., Spence and Dickson JJ. I disagree, however, with Lamer J. that the arbitrary nature of the minimum sentence under s. 5(2) of the Act is irrelevant to its designation as "cruel and unusual" under s. 12. Adopting Laskin C.J. 1) (1982), 1982 CanLII 3087 (NWT SC), 68 C.C.C. It is the fact that the sevenyear sentence must be imposed regardless of the circumstances of the offence or the circumstances of the offender that results in its being grossly disproportionate in some cases and therefore cruel and unusual in those particular cases. & M. sess. (2d) 158; In re Gittens, 1982 CanLII 5224 (FC), [1983] 1 F.C. It is not until the enactment of our own Canadian Bill of Rights, more particularly s. 2(b), that the courts addressed the meaning of those very words, cruel and unusual punishment. These comments clearly demonstrate that Laskin C.J. I agree with the respondent that the legislation's purpose is the initial test of constitutional validity and its effects are to be considered when the law under review has passed or, at least, has purportedly passed the purpose test.Thus, if a law with a valid purpose interferes by its impact, with rights or freedoms, a litigant could still argue the effects of the legislation as a means to defeat its applicability and possibly its validity. The jury were entitled to find that force had been used. Furthermore, even assuming some deterrent value, I am of the opinion it would be cruel and unusual if it is not in accord with public standards of decency and propriety, if it is unnecessary because of the existence of adequate alternatives, if it cannot be applied upon a rational basis in accordance with ascertained or ascertainable standards, and if it is excessive and out of proportion to the crimes it seeks to restrain. While no such case has actually occurred to my knowledge, that is merely because the Crown has chosen to exercise favourably its prosecutorial discretion to charge such a person not with the offence that that person has really committed, but rather with a lesser offence. Applying the remaining tests, he found that, while all punishment is degrading, the death penalty was not particularly degrading when it was considered in relation to the offences for which it was imposed. Various tests have been suggested in the cases referred to and in the academic commentaries on this subject but not all will be relevant in every case. Topics. 9092; Levitz v. Ryan, 1972 CanLII 399 (ON CA), [1972] 3 O.R. How then is this compendious expression of a norm to be defined? In my view, the constitutional question should be answered in the affirmative as regards s. 12 of the Charter, and the minimum sentence provided for by s. 5(2) of the Narcotic Control Act should therefore be declared to be of no force or effect. Legislation is arbitrary on its face if it imposes punishment for reasons or in accordance with criteria which are not rationally connected with the objects of the legislation. I would answer the constitutional question as follows: QuestionWhether the mandatory minimum sentence of seven years prescribed by s. 5(2) of Narcotic Control Act, R.S.C. (3d) 49 (N.W.T.C.A. This approach is necessary, in my view, if we are to recognize and give effect to the very special nature of the prohibition contained in, What factors must be considered in deciding whether a given sentence may be categorized as cruel and unusual? Within the limits so prescribed, a full discretion to enact laws and regulations sentencing. Repeated in many cases ( R. v. 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