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PETITION TO THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
WHEREAS: Vincent Li brutally murdered Tim McLean in July 2008;
WHEREAS: Vincent Li was found Not Criminally Responsible on Account of a Mental Disorder for the murder of Tim McLean;
WHEREAS: offenders who are found Not Criminally Responsible on Account of a Mental Disorder may be detained in treatment facilities and not prisons;
WHEREAS: offenders found guilty of first degree murder are sentenced to life in prison without parole for twenty-five years and those found guilty of second degree murder are sentenced to life without parole for a minimum of ten years;
WHEREAS: there is no minimum period of detention for offenders found Not Criminally Responsible on Account of a Mental Disorder and their cases may be reviewed every year by a Review Board Committee.
We, the undersigned, citizens of Canada call upon the House of Commons
To amend the Criminal Code of Canada to ensure those who commit murder but are found Not Criminally Responsible on Account of a Mental Disorder are detained for a minimum period of time.
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I am glad that this man is no longer tormented by voices telling him to kill people. I am horrified that he is being allowed out even on escorted passes into the community, some day to be free to perhaps sit beside me-or anyone else-on a greyhound bus, or anywhere else. YIKES!
I will always remember Tim, and his family and thank them for this petition.
Manitoba, R0E 1Y0
The “Criminally Insane” who have physically used a weapon to murder belong in a prison and locked up to protect all children of tax paying citizens even if a doctor says there is less than 1% risk in the individual to re-offend. There is still a chance and “any” chance conveys criminal negligence on the part of our justice system if this man is allowed to walk the streets of Manitoba. This is not a human rights issue, this is a public safety issue.
I support Tims Law. It is time to stop letting the criminals off so easy. He should be locked up for life! Winnipeg, Manitoba R2k-3L4 May 15, 2013 .
Sandra Seidel
Manitoba R3B 2C3
I too fully support Tim’s Law. A person who commits such a horrific crime since we don’t have the death penalty in Canada, should be incarcerated for life. This Law needs to be implemented A.S.A.P..
Who IS criminally responsible for this crime, then? If people saw what happened and confirm that it’s Vince Li, there should be no questions asked, automatic jail term with no chance of parole.
Kingston,Ontario
K0H 1G0
Kingston, Ontario
Monique Burzuk
Ontario L4N 0A6
Hearing on the news tonight May 13,2013 that Vince Li will likely be allowed to go to the beach??? has sickened me!!!!
I will tell you this. Having worked many many years in emergency I came face to face with repeat psychiatric patients who were of one kind of threat or another to themselves or others. They would be admitted to the psych ward and medicated and over time released. Only to return months later in the same shape as their previous visit. They would tell us that they were doing just fine and didn’t need to take their medication any more…so they just quit ! Noone seems to realize that this happens over and over and over. And it will happen with Vince Li! That is my opinion based on what I have seen and experienced.
Thank you
Deborah Bevan
Cobourg, OntarioK9A 4J8
I am compassionate and understanding of those who suffer with mental disorders. I support individuality and truly support positive well being. I do not judge or marginalize those who have disorders, as everyone is different. I also fully support Tim’s Law, 100 percent. A state of psychosis (loss of touch with reality) should not justify cold blooded murder and allow one who’s committed so to walk freely upon receiving medical attention. On a daily basis our health care providers release patients who require a much greater amount of medical attention remaining oblivious to the realities, ( No intentions on bashing them either, okay critics?) I’d feel much more at ease with the knowledge that individuals who would commit murders with mental disorders were considered as criminal as those who have murdered and have not been diagnosed. My own belief is that anyone who would commit murder for any reason other than self defense, probably has something going on up there that isn’t right. A diagnosis shouldn’t let them walk!!!
“I’d feel much more at ease with the knowledge that individuals who would commit murders with mental disorders were considered as criminal as those who have murdered and have not been diagnosed”
I agree
Tim’s law should be implemented, our legal system is flawed.
I agree 100%
Any so called professional who thinks li should ever be allowed to be free has lost their moral compass and surely lack common sense.We all need to raise this issue with our MPs and the PM.Maybe we could also remind them that the public should not have to push them to fix such obvious problems.This issue should have been dealt with by them long ago.
I support Tim’s Law 100%. As it stands the current laws have it upside down. Really.
Cathy McGill
Ajax, Ontario L1S 4T6
I fully support this cause.
Samantha Owen
Ontario
L0G1B0
This should have been in place along time ago, but now we need to stand with Tim Mclean and help to stop another family from suffering pain
I support Tim’s law. We need stiffer penalties in Canada. Our system is a joke and get out of free jail card for any serious offender. It’s digusting and a disgrace !!! My heart goes out to the family and friends of Tim, what a beautiful young man and taken too soon because of some creep !…..Tim is the only victim here !! Clearly anyone who kills is mental……it’s called being insane and they need to be behind bars !! There is no such thing as getting off because of a mental disorder !! Joke Joke Joke !!! Things need to change…and the frightening thing is that someone like this criminal will be put back into society only to reoffend…and take someone else’s life and destroy their family…..I can guarantee this guy will re-offend therefore how can the system not see this? Just take a look at the Stats……they speak volumes !! Things NEED to change and I pray that they do for Tim’s sake !! God Bless….:)
Tim’s family deserves resolution for this apalling crime!! Keep Li CAGED!!
I fully support Tim’s Law ! It does not matter if a person is or was mentally incapicitated at the time. The person must be crimnially responsible. Society must not keep using mental illeness for someone taking a life. (They MUST Do The TIME)
Marc Glenat
Manitoba R4H1E8
Mike Beange
Ontario
P7E 3Z4
I fully support this. I believe offenders who are ‘not criminally responsible’ should be treated and incarcerated.
Lisa Parker
British Columbia V4A 2E9
I feel for the families of the victims, and let’s not forget the witnesses, of tragic events that likely could have been prevented had the criminals received the help needed.
Horrifying! I cannot think of anything more disturbing!
This law needs to be implemented.
I fully support this law.
Kaministiquia, On P0T1X0
This was a gruesome, horrible crime; there are no words to describe the extent of it.
Without changing the justice system, we are all potential future victims and we need to be proactive about preventing it from happening again. Get the changes passed and make sure our children are safe from these types of killers being released into society.
Anna De Lucia
New Brunswick, E4Y2R1
Amy Walsh
Alberta, T9H 5M5
I fully support Tim’s Law! And will spread awareness as this is an issue that is of the greatest importance!