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Phrases with «preventive detention»

Preventive detention refers to the act of imprisoning someone before they are proven guilty of a crime. It is meant to prevent any potential harm to society if there is a strong suspicion that the person may commit a crime or pose a threat. Full definition

Sentences with «preventive detention»

  • The legitimacy of preventive detention was assumed because «one objective of the entire system of criminal justice is to stop criminal behaviour». (slaw.ca)
  • The difference between preventive detention in the criminal law and immigration law is a matter of degree. (slaw.ca)
  • (2) Do you agree that Indefinite Sentences for Public Protection (IPPs) constitute an indefensible injustice, involving indefinite preventive detention after an offender has paid his debt to society and putting the onus on him to satisfy the authorities about his future behaviour (which is usually impossible)? (nextleft.org)
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