Canadian judges have previously struck down the mandatory minimum penalty for human trafficking but the sentence remains on the books. "All you'd need is a simple provision that would say, judges can depart from any mandatory minimum," he said. 'A loss of freedom'In the London, Ont., case, defence lawyers have filed their arguments against the mandatory minimum sentences. Mandatory minimums often challengedThis isn't the first time the mandatory minimum sentence for human trafficking has been challenged. Although proponents say mandatory minimum penalties are a way to be tough on crime, they don't deter criminals, Deshman said.

Source: CBC News September 10, 2018 09:00 UTC