Ontario sex offender law invokes ‘prejudicial and stereotypical views’ about mentally ill: SCC

By Ian Burns ( November 20, 2020, 5:42 PM EST) -- The Supreme Court has upheld a ruling which declared Ontario’s sex offender registry to be discriminatory against people who have been found not criminally responsible due to mental disorder and have also received an absolute discharge, a decision which also gives some updated guidance on when a court should impose a declaration of invalidity....