Canada’s Infanticide Law: Scrutiny After Lindsay Clancy Mistrial
The recent mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy case, involving the deaths of her three children in the United States, has reignited debate surrounding laws concerning maternal mental health and child homicides. This high-profile case brings Canada’s unique infanticide law into sharp focus, a statute that offers a maximum of five years imprisonment for mothers who cause the death of their child under one year of age while experiencing mental disturbance related to childbirth or lactation. Critics argue this law is overly lenient, while proponents point to its historical context and recognition of…
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