Mandatory minimum for child sex abuse material is unconstitutional, says Quebec court | Unpublished
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Publication Date: July 8, 2026 - 20:31

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Mandatory minimum for child sex abuse material is unconstitutional, says Quebec court

July 8, 2026

Quebec's highest court has ruled the minimum one-year sentence for distribution of child sexual abuse material is unconstitutional.



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