Mr. Speaker, an absolute discharge is a form of sentence whereby upon conviction an accused person is deemed to have no criminal record. In layman's terms it would be a form of forgiveness by the court, whereby although the person has been convicted, it will not be held against him in future and there will be no criminal record alleged in future for any reason. It is, in effect, wiping out the conviction. Thank you.
Dennis Patterson on Question O125-12(2): Absolute Discharge For Paul Quassa
In the Legislative Assembly on February 24th, 1992. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question O125-12(2): Absolute Discharge For Paul Quassa
Question O125-12(2): Absolute Discharge For Paul Quassa
Item 5: Oral Questions
February 23rd, 1992
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Dennis Patterson Iqaluit
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