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Canada eliminates house arrest for serious and violent crimes

Ottawa - The final portion of the Safe Streets and Communities Act came into force on Tuesday. While not changing the requirements for a conditional sentence to be granted, house arrest can no longer be imposed for serious or violent offences.

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