The chapter Public Order Crimes in Criminology 2nd Canadian Edition by Adler et al. (2012), revealed some of Canada 's history for drug laws and discrimination against certain groups of people, however it is still evident in the current drug laws today aswell (p.339-41). Although women are not usually violent drug offenders, or leading criminals, they have become disproportionately impacted by the war on drugs. Drug trafficking offences often overlook the quantities of drugs involved in the case, although mandatory minimum sentences are still assigned (Slater, 2013). Strict guidelines to sentencing often restrict a judge 's ' ruling, therefore factors that may lower the sentencing are dismissed. Consequently, many women associated with criminal
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According to the journal article End Sex-Trafficking in Canada, $14.5 billion is spent within the prostitution industry while $23 million is spent annually on enforcing prostitution laws (“Ending Sex-Trafficking,” n.d). If the government taxed these service in exchange for protection, the profit would be substantial. Not to mention, the government could redirect the attention of police officers to other crimes and lessen the number of people in custody in relation to prostitution. People should have a right to do as they wish with their body, it is still happening despite years of implemented laws, so perhaps a new approach through education and safety is a better …show more content…
I think having high stakes card games in our own homes should remain illegal for the simple facts as stated above. It is dangerous as illegal items are being traded (drugs, stolen goods, etc.) and have the potential for leading to human trafficking (“Ending Sex-Trafficking,” n.d). In addition, it continues to enable gambling addicts to carry out their addiction and lessen them to see and face their problem because it gives them alternative places to gamble. Overall, I think what the government has implemented for laws pertaining to gambling is fair and for the greater good, however I think there should be more resources for addicted gamblers, and more officers dedicated to the illegal gambling
According to the journal article End Sex-Trafficking in Canada, $14.5 billion is spent within the prostitution industry while $23 million is spent annually on enforcing prostitution laws (“Ending Sex-Trafficking,” n.d). If the government taxed these service in exchange for protection, the profit would be substantial. Not to mention, the government could redirect the attention of police officers to other crimes and lessen the number of people in custody in relation to prostitution. People should have a right to do as they wish with their body, it is still happening despite years of implemented laws, so perhaps a new approach through education and safety is a better …show more content…
I think having high stakes card games in our own homes should remain illegal for the simple facts as stated above. It is dangerous as illegal items are being traded (drugs, stolen goods, etc.) and have the potential for leading to human trafficking (“Ending Sex-Trafficking,” n.d). In addition, it continues to enable gambling addicts to carry out their addiction and lessen them to see and face their problem because it gives them alternative places to gamble. Overall, I think what the government has implemented for laws pertaining to gambling is fair and for the greater good, however I think there should be more resources for addicted gamblers, and more officers dedicated to the illegal gambling