Colton Fehr is assistant professor at the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Law.

“Fehr is a superior scholar of criminal law, combining insightful analysis with an encyclopedic knowledge of doctrine. This will become a leading book on the law of homicide in Canada, read by scholars, students, lawyers, judges, and policymakers.” Andrew Botterell, University of Western Ontario“This book makes a remarkable contribution to Canadian scholarship and thinking about constitutionalism, criminal law, and the law of homicide.” Lisa Kelly, Queen’s University “Fehr’s analysis is highly relevant to current debates, and his arguments are persuasive and well supported, particularly in demonstrating how constitutional principles can be applied to criminal law reform.” Richard Jochelson, University of Manitoba

• Introduction 31 Codifying Homicide 132 Fault and Fundamental Justice 433 Infanticide and Equality 574 Repealing Provocation 715 Duress as a Defence to Murder 946 Constitutionalizing Self-Defence 1127 Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Homicide 1308 Sentencing Safety Valve or Diminished Responsibility? 154Conclusion 168Notes 173Bibliography 231Index 255

Colton Fehr is assistant professor at the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Law.

“Fehr is a superior scholar of criminal law, combining insightful analysis with an encyclopedic knowledge of doctrine. This will become a leading book on the law of homicide in Canada, read by scholars, students, lawyers, judges, and policymakers.” Andrew Botterell, University of Western Ontario“This book makes a remarkable contribution to Canadian scholarship and thinking about constitutionalism, criminal law, and the law of homicide.” Lisa Kelly, Queen’s University “Fehr’s analysis is highly relevant to current debates, and his arguments are persuasive and well supported, particularly in demonstrating how constitutional principles can be applied to criminal law reform.” Richard Jochelson, University of Manitoba

• Introduction 31 Codifying Homicide 132 Fault and Fundamental Justice 433 Infanticide and Equality 574 Repealing Provocation 715 Duress as a Defence to Murder 946 Constitutionalizing Self-Defence 1127 Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Homicide 1308 Sentencing Safety Valve or Diminished Responsibility? 154Conclusion 168Notes 173Bibliography 231Index 255

Colton Fehr is assistant professor at the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Law.

“Fehr is a superior scholar of criminal law, combining insightful analysis with an encyclopedic knowledge of doctrine. This will become a leading book on the law of homicide in Canada, read by scholars, students, lawyers, judges, and policymakers.” Andrew Botterell, University of Western Ontario“This book makes a remarkable contribution to Canadian scholarship and thinking about constitutionalism, criminal law, and the law of homicide.” Lisa Kelly, Queen’s University “Fehr’s analysis is highly relevant to current debates, and his arguments are persuasive and well supported, particularly in demonstrating how constitutional principles can be applied to criminal law reform.” Richard Jochelson, University of Manitoba

• Introduction 31 Codifying Homicide 132 Fault and Fundamental Justice 433 Infanticide and Equality 574 Repealing Provocation 715 Duress as a Defence to Murder 946 Constitutionalizing Self-Defence 1127 Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Homicide 1308 Sentencing Safety Valve or Diminished Responsibility? 154Conclusion 168Notes 173Bibliography 231Index 255