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About Robert Latimer
- Robert William "Bob" Latimer (born March 13, 1953) is a Canadian canola and wheat farmer who was convicted of second-degree murder in the death of his daughter Tracy (November 23, 1980 – October 24, 1993).
- This case sparked a national controversy on the definition and ethics of euthanasia as well as the rights of people with disabilities, and led to two Supreme Court decisions, R.
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- Latimer (1997), on section 10 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and later R.
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- Latimer (2001), on cruel and unusual punishments under section 12 of the Charter.
- Latimer was released on day parole in March 2008 and was granted full parole in December 2010.
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