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TortureVerified against official source

Read this before the rangeCriminal Code s. 269.1: an official (peace officer, public officer, member of the Canadian Forces, or a person exercising equivalent foreign-state powers), or a person acting at the instigation or with the consent/acquiescence of an official, intentionally inflicting severe pain or suffering (physical or mental) to obtain information, punish, intimidate/coerce, or for discrimination. Superior orders and exceptional circumstances (including war or public emergency) are expressly no defence (s. 269.1(3)).

Verified against official source

This range was checked against the official legal text. Last verified: 2026-10-19.

Statutory range

Torture

Imprisonment: 0 (no mandatory prison) – 14 years
Fine: No fine stated in s. 269.1

0 = the law sets no minimum prison term. The court is not required to impose prison. Depending on the offence, jurisdiction, and case, it may instead impose a non-custodial sentence — e.g. a suspended sentence, community order / probation, a fine, or a discharge.

Indictable only.

Source

Statute: Criminal Code s. 269.1
Official source: laws-lois.justice.gc.ca
Verification status
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, attempt, concurrence, plea, discretion, parole rules, ancillary orders. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.