C-484 "Unborn Victims of Crime Act"
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Summary
This billl makes it an offence to injure, cause the death of, or attempt to cause the death of a child before or during its birth while committing or attempting to commit an offence against the mother. It also lays out the penalties for committing this proposed crime.
Bill History
This bill is the same as C-291 from the previous session of parliament and was re-introduced on November 21st, 2007.
Debate at Second Reading - December 13th, 2007 and March 3rd, 2008
Second Reading recorded vote - March 5th, 2008
Related Media
- Leaders Should Fear Abortion Debate - Toronto Star 4/21
- Quebec's health specialist says bill could lead to abortion ban - CP via yahoo.ca 4/15