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News Release - Feb. 5, 1996. RE: Early release for Fred Sweet denied
-- a victory for common sense. However, justice system demonstrates fiscal
irresponsibility.
NEWS RELEASE
February 5, 1996
Early release for this man?
Two time murderer Fred Sweet tied up a Hamilton Court for a week while applying
under Section 745 for the right to apply for early parole.
Today twelve men and women , representing all Canadians, displayed the common
sense that is so lacking in our criminal justice system and denied his application.
- Sweet's criminal history began at 14
- 1961 he was sentenced to 10 years for manslaughter for beating a man
death
- 1968 he was released on mandatory supervision
- Continued his criminal activities
- 1978 Sweet and Edward Bennett were sentenced to Life with no parole
for 25 years in the beating and drowning death of Elizabeth Couzins
- during incarceration consistently showed little interest in rehabilitative
programs
Our court system is in crisis.
Draconian cuts threaten many serious cases from access to due process.
Why would we continue to spend our limited resources considering the early
release of convicted murderers, who have already had full access to the
courts?
This is fiscal irresponsibility!
When will the Federal government heed the very sensible objections of so
many Canadians and repeal Section 745 (Faint Hope Clause) which is anathema
in the current reality in Canada; socially, fiscally and philosophically.
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