Strict Vs Absolute
Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2013 11:38 am
Is Section 216 in HTA an absolute liability offence since it carries possible jail time?
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Is Section 216 in HTA an absolute liability offence since it carries possible jail time?
An offence that carries a possibility of jail cannot be absolute liability. See BC Motor Vehicle Reference, 1985, Supreme Court of Canada. You should be able to find it on CanLII.