In section 293 of the Criminal Code, Polygamy is defined as “Every one who practises or enters into or in any manner agrees or consents to practise or enter into any form of polygamy, or any kind of conjugal union with more than one person at the same time, whether or not it is by law recognized as a binding form of marriage, or celebrates, assists or is a party to a rite, ceremony, contract or consent that purports to sanction a relationship mentioned.” (The Government of Canada, 1985). This law should be decriminalized based on the fact it goes against Section 2.B of The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Section 2. B states that all citizens of Canada have the right to “freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of the press and other media of communication.” (The Government of Canada, 1982). If all parties involved have consented, then polygamy should be legal. It is simply a matter of one’s beliefs and expressions regarding love and the law should not oppress that. The Canadian Legal Information Institute dates back as far as 1953 and the majority of cases involving polygamy pertain to the subject itself and immigration. This law serves no benefit to Canadian citizens and actually goes against their Charter rights. Therefore, polygamy should be decriminalized in …show more content…
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