Compare and contrast Bill C-95 and Bill C-24. Determine which bill would be more beneficial in the investigation of criminal organizations taking into account the police investigation and the ability of the Crown Prosecutor to prove its case. Provide a detailed explanation of your reasoning. Grading Criteria: Your assignment will be graded according to the criteria given below. the clarity and depth of your arguments the demonstration of your knowledge and understanding regarding Section 467.1 of the Criminal Code of Canada your ability to develop and articulate your research Background Information: The Government of Canada has twice enacted legislation concerning the definition of a criminal organization. Bill C-95 was enacted in April 1997, and the current Bill C-24 was enacted in January 2002. Relevant excerpts are provided below. Criteria for Gang Membership: Criminal Intelligence Service Canada (CISC) uses the following criteria to establish that an individual is a gang member. Note, however, that the criteria require "involvement … in gang motivated crime" and two other criteria for an individual to be considered a "gang member." • reliable source Information • police information provided as a direct result of observed association with other gang members • involvement (direct/indirect) in gang-motivated crime • admission of gang involvement • previous court findings as a gang member • common and/or symbolic gang identification
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