Sign the Petition
Posted by David in Tim's LawMay 19th, 2009 | 265 responsesPETITION 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 just watched the Fifth Estate…breaks my heart. You had a beautiful, lovable son. He will never be forgotten by many people! I give you 150% of my support in Tim’s Law. Li will do it again-he MUST be put away for life.
I can’t imagine the pain and suffering you have experienced, losing your sweet son. Please know that people from all over the world are sending you love, strength and support.
Lots of love to you and to Tim’s lovely soul. RIP Tim xx
RIP Tim Mclean
you will be missed.
and you will always be loved
I watched the Fifth Estate tonight. I wish I could do something to help the family of Tim. Signing this petition is the least I can do. My heart bleeds for you and Tim and all the others who are still suffering from this horrifying event. If this sick person gets to walk the streets before he’s 75, then I’m no longer a Canadian. I’m so sorry for your loss.
M. Rafuse, B.C.
I am behind you and your mission to enact Tims Law 110%. Vince Li is a monster right out of our worst nightmare. If he gets released and does what he did to Tim to someone else, then who are we to blame? Something must be done for not only Tims memory , but for anyone else who may fall victim to Vince Li or someone like him. Thank you for Tims Law and I pray that it becomes the new way things get done…
Prayers for Tim’s family and friends. I was sick to my stomach after watching the Fifth Estate last night and have not been able to think of anything else since…I give my support and have been telling others about this tragedy in hopes that they too will support Tim’s Law!
Jenn and I worked with tim over that summer, lots of our friends got to know him and loved him with all there hearts as they will continue to, our thoughts are with you!! as for vince li, the man should be behind bars where he belongs not in a phsyc ward!!
I have had a brother who was murdered. I was 15 when it happened and am 48 now. I offer any help that i can. I have lived with a tragedy that happened many years ago for me. If there is anything i can do (beyond $ cos i have few) i would LOVE to help. Anyone dealing with this i am glad to help any way that i can. Please contact me about anything i can do. Honestly yours.
Kevin
This law has to be changed this is crazy. RIP Tim. Thoughts and prayers to your family. Lets get this law enforced
Words Can Never Describe how I Feel On Thia topic… Once I astarted I Prob Wont Want To Stop… So Much Went Wrong And Unjustified, But My Heart and thoughts are going out to the family, surviver’s and anyone having to deal with this tragic event! I Support This Petition 100%!!!!!! Good Luck, Maybe our Conutry and government will Take the advice of many canadians to change some aspects of the justice system…For The Better!!!!!
Ontario
i watched this on the Fifth Estate twice. my prayers go out to his family and friends.
as for Vincent Li not being criminally responsible…that’s humiliating. i guess that means there’s something wrong with Canadas justice system.
R.I.P Tim. <3
Kathleen Hankinson, Alberta T4B 0G5
Donna Burd, B.C. V1z 3X8
I only hope that this man never sees freedom for killing Tim McLean on the bus in 2008. He needs to be kept away from all society.
even to this day, it hurts, this is every mothers worst nightmare… but 10 times worse.
I hope this man gets what he deserves… I think the same sentence he put on the late Tim McLean should be done to him.
This was truly horrific, and this guy who did it should never be released from jail because he’ll obviously do it again or something just as bad.
My best wishes to the family and friends.
Sharon, Ontario L6H7K3
I can’t even think of why the courts would even think of letting this son of a bitch out they should make life a living hell for this guy. I pray for the family of Tim.
RIP Tim.
This should never happen again! Our law makers, lawyers and Judges need to wake up!
Anyone effected by this horrific murder I truly feel for you
I will get the word out as much as I can, this Petiton will be seen.
58 51404 RR264
Spruce Grove, Alberta
T7Y 1E5
I am very sorry for your lose
Mandy Thomas
Alberta,
T7X 3Y3
I can’t even imagine how this person could even come close to living within the public.
How could this happen? How can Vince not be responsible? Put him away forever. My heart goes out to Tims family.
If he gets out it would show just how upside down our court systems are. Everyone becomes some type of victim, when there not.
This guy should never see another day behind bars, if he is that much of a danger it shouldn’t even be a question
Edmonton, Alberta.
NOT BEHIND BARS
we support you 100%%%%%%%%%%%%
He needs to stay locked up and that’s that.
My Condolences to the Mclean Family and friends.
I believe the law has to be changed. It is not fair that he will be a free man, and will have no record that this ever happened. Saying god made him do it yeah right, give me another bullshit story.
My prayers go out to Tim’s family.
T5Y 0J1
Edmonton, AB
RIP Tim
Here here!
This issue is a complex one. As the Chief Justice of Canada (justice of the Supreme Court of Canada at the time), “In every society there are those who commit criminal acts because of mental illness. The criminal law must find a way to deal with these people [page638] fairly, while protecting the public against further harms. The task is not an easy one.”
While I do greatly sympathize with the profound injustice experienced by the Mclean family, I am unable to support their position.
An individual who is unable to appreciate the nature the nature and quality of his or her actions or unable to appreciate the “wrongness” of his or her act is exempt from criminal responsibility. Such an individual is not deterred from committing violent crimes as are most average citizens.
As a person who works in the criminal justice system I can say that the review board does not take their mandate in protecting the public lightly. In fact they tend to be overly cautious.
The notion of detaining NCR accused for a minimum period is not only ineffective, but unconstitutional.
I thoughts and preys are with you always.
Edmonton,Alberta
This man should at least have a record so we know where he is at all times.
Things need to change.
I think it is disgusting what this so said human being did to another human being. I also feel that he should not be put out into the general public to re offend, and kill someone else. He is a threat to humanity and should be locked up behind bars for the rest of his natural disgusting life. If the Canadian justice system lets him out, they should expect him to murder again, and if this happens, they (the justice system) should be held accountable.
do not release Vince
A Life for a Life!!! Even if the death penalty does not exsist in canada, there is no way this person should ever be free!! There is no God that would tell a person to kill another person. I am not a religious person but, and correct me if I am wrong, isn’t one of the ten commandments “THOW SHALT NOT KILL”. This man was not listening to God, instead he was listening to his own mind and he acted on it. This makes him personal responsible for his own actions thus he is criminally responsible!! He should serve the remainder of his natual life behind the iron cage!!
A LIFE FOR A LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It is time for people to be held responsible for their crimes in Canada !
Edmonton AB T5Y3H6
Edmonton AB T5Y3H6
An unnecessary painful tragedy, the law is criminal! you have my full support.
Appalling….