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Supreme Court sets standard for prosecutors seeking adult sentences for youth

The court says the crown must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the youth has the developmental age and capacity for moral judgment of an adult.

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The Supreme Court of Canada is seen, Wednesday, August 10, 2022 in Ottawa. 

 Adrian Wyld The Canadian Press
By Anja Karadeglija The Canadian Press

OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada has established a standard Crown prosecutors must meet when they are seeking adult sentences for youth offenders.

The court says they must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the youth has the developmental age and capacity for moral judgment of an adult.

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