Sign the Petition
Posted in Tim's Law | 348 commentsPETITION 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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winnipeg, manitoba
They should have shot him when he asked to be shot. It would save the tax payers money and to get out in 5 years is crazy.
As a mother I could no imagine what she must be going through.
I am in favour for the humane lifelong incarceration of people who have committed atrocities, but are found not criminally responsible due to mental illness.
Winnipeg
R2G3M2
RIP Tim.
My condolences to his family.
No excuse for what Vince Li did, we need capital punishment. Time to take out the trash.
What’s to stop this guy from stopping his meds once he’s free, and reverting back to insane.
Winnipeg, MB R3R 1L9
This man must not ever be released,if he is the law is a jackass.
Life
winnipeg
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Russell, MB
R0J1W0
If Li really does suffer from schizophrenia, there is only *treatment* available, yet no cure.
The seriousness and severity of his crime should be reflected by form of punishment; not by rehabilitation.
Thompson Manitoba R8N1L2
Too many “special interest” groups have hijacked the legal system for too long. It’s time to make the sentence of life in prison mean just that.
I agree. Fix this! Mike in Ottawa.
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2M 3H6
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Ottawa, Ontario, they need to change the law the sooner the better.. Good Luck
Ottawa
Ontario k1v0n6
Toronto, ON
100% Life
life for a life
Winnipeg Manitoba R2C 3M1
Kenora Ontario P9N 3C4
The legal system is not perfect. It takes great strength to overcome such a tragedy and great determination to change the flawed legal system. You have my support!
Canada needs to step up and start changing the law. This is unacceptable
Seonaid Lynch Toronto, Ontario M1N 3E2
It’s a sad day in Canada, where someone could be aloud to be free after taking someones life in such horrific fashion, I’d sleep much better knowing this man is where he belongs, inside a metal facillity for the rest of his years, don’t care of the cost to my wallet as the cost to society could be detrimental.
What about our (the public) mental wellbeing?
Calgary, Alberta
Bobbi-Jo Fraser NB E1C 8G8
Eliminate possibilities of harm. This is probably what Li would want too
Winnipeg, MB
The courts say you are not criminally responsible because you have a mental illness – i believe once you have been deemed sane again because of taking meds then that “insane” person who is now “sane” should be sent to prison to serve a sentence for murder. Anybody can claim insanity or “moment of insanity” in this day and age. My heart goes out the Tim’s family and certainly hope Tim’s Law becomes a reality very very soon.
Keep fighting for Tim’s Law to be a reality.
Ontario, M4B 3N3
I am sadden to hear this animal will be free in 5 years. Send to Federal Prision where he needs to be.
I read in the paper that Vince Li could be released within the next 5 years as he is “making progress more quickly than is considered usual”.
This is absolutely unacceptable.
Vince Li should be punished for the life that he stole from Tim McLean. He is responsible for his actions when he did not receive medical help prior to the death of Tim. He should continue to receive treatment from inside a jail, not released to the general public. He needs to be detained indefinitely before he steals the life of another, and to help Tim’s family grieve this senseless murder….
Stay strong Carol de Delley. You are an inspiration.
Toronto, ON
Winnipeg, Manitoba R2J 1K7
Pefferlaw, ON, L0E 1N0
Cochrane, AB , T4C 2K9
Colleen Bastien, Ontario K2J 4C2
Mike O’Brien
Ste Rose Manitoba
R0L 1S0
bigwaymike@yahoo.ca
I love Canada but I hate our “justice” system. Obviously the guy is sick but it is just as obvious that he should never be free. If the decision makers were the victims they would look at things differently.
Toronto, Ontario
Tragic. I feel dreadful for his friends and family.
Saskatchewan
Ottawa, ON, K1G 2W7
I cannot believe he could be released in 5 years. I don’t care what the reasoning behind those actions were, anyone who does something like that should not have freedom or be in society whatsoever.
Whitby, Ontario
Ottawa, Ontario
K4A3J4
Ottawa, Ontario
K1T4J3
I can’t believe that he takes a life and only gets 5 years. He deserves life! Our laws need to be re-examined!!!!
Ottawa, Ontario
Mr. Li should NEVER be released from a mental institute… Anyone capable of such a monstrous act on another human being should not ever be free in our society regardless of any so-called “EXPERT” opinion of any psychiatrist!!!
Toronto, Ontario
Sorry for your loss. The sick bastard who did it should be put down, slowly and painfully. It’s disgusting how the Canadian judicial system is so weak. He should never be let out, he will do it again. And if he doesn’t ever do it again he still doesn’t deserve to live like the rest of us for the atrocity he committed. I read the story in todays newspaper and it truly angered me. My deepest condolences go out to your family.