Comments on: Honour Killings Test the Canadian Judicial System

By: Hugh (Bart) Vincelette

Hugh (Bart) Vincelette — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:16:42 +0000

The incidence of honour killings across this continent is either increasing or we are more aware of them. There are cultural and religious practices that are simply barbaric by any standards of liberty and decency.Before anyone is allowed to immigrate to Canada they must be instructed as to our laws and system by which they must abide. When we are in their homelands , the same applies , or camel dung hits the fan.And upon arrival , their religious leaders must remind them that some practices ‘back home’ are completely unacceptable here.

By: Grace

Grace — Thu, 14 May 2009 11:07:03 +0000

Sadiqi is guilty of two counts of first degree murder and for such should receive life in prison. Perhaps the defence of honour is used in Afghanistan but has no place in Canada.

By: Dave

Dave — Mon, 11 May 2009 12:48:42 +0000

Guelph,

I agree. I think there is more cultural and religious significance to the “hurt feelings” in this case, but that should not be allowed to override Canadian law.

“Honour killing” in this case is just code for violence against women. I think that it should be recognized as such.

By: Guelph First

Guelph First — Sun, 10 May 2009 13:17:30 +0000

It would be a disgusting state of affairs if the charge is lowered to manslaughter, it would open up a whole new can of worms. Canadian laws apply equally across the Nation, murdering someone because of your hurt feelings, (honour), is of no excuse.