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Robert Latimer is a Canadian farmer who brought end to life of his 12 year old daughter. This page contains links to sites which give abundant insight into the many views and thoughts surrounding the story, as well as the various ethical approaches to thinking about what happened.

For a detailed "backgrounder", please visit the CBC News Indepth Analysis, to gain a media perspective and timeline on the events that have taken place to present.

Feb. 1st, 2005: Be sure to visit a recently established website set up by Robert Latimer himself at: RobertLatimer.net

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10 Years On

Winnipeg Sun (Jan.25/2004):
'Right thing'
Latimer defends killing daughter

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Online Archived News:

CNews: (Dec.13/2001):
"Latimer petition draws 60,000 signatures"
More than 60,000 people have signed a petition seeking clemency for Robert Latimer and urging an end to mandatory minimum prison sentences.

Canoe:(May.11/2001):"Latimer won't serve 'hard time'" Robert Latimer, serving a life sentence for killing his disabled daughter, won't be automatically forced to spend at least two years in maximum security after all.

CBC:(Jan.19/2001):"Canadians react to Latimer case"

CBC Ottawa:(Jan.19/2001):"Latimer decision welcomed by local groups"

CBC Alberta:(Jan.18/2001):"Disabled Albertans relieved by Latimer ruling"

CBC:(Jan.13/2001):" Latimer to learn fate next week"

CBC:(Nov.9/2000):"Curator defends controversial museum display"

CBC:(Jun.15/2000):"Latimer appeals for leniency"

CBC News Indepth Backgrounder - Various text and video news clips here.

Appeal Coverage:

CBC Newsworld:(Nov.23/98):"Court upholds Latimer's life sentence"

CBC Newsworld:(Oct.18/98):"Latimer to face another day in court"

Murder Conviction Coverage:

CBC NewsWorld (Nov.6th/97)"Lawyer wants Latimer's sentence reduced"
CBC NewsWorld(Nov.5th/97):"Defence lawyer says Latimer had no options"
CBC NewsWorld (Nov4th/97):"Doctor says Latimer was concerned for daughter" (the latest news)
CBC NewsWorld (Nov.3rd/97):"Defense opens case in Latimer trial"
CBC Newsworld(Oct.29/97):"Court plays Latimer's Videotape Confession"
CBC Newsworld(Oct.28th/97):"Latimer trial hears of carbon monoxide evidence"

(See the Abilityinfo News Ticker for any recent news stories pertaining to Robert Latimer..)

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Legal and Commentary:

Supreme Court of Canada: R. v. Latimer, [1997] 1 S.C.R. 217 (Legal Information)

R. v. Latimer, [2001] 1 S.C.R. 3 (Legal Information)

Latimer case's first turn at the Supreme Court, in which the Court concluded the prosecutor had interfered with the jury process, and called for a new trial. (Legal Information)

How to Commit A Loving Murder - U.S. columnist Nat Hentoff weighs in on the Latimer trial.

Murder Less Foul - Commentary by Martin Hattersley

Anglican Church of Canada - "The Robert Latimer case and qualities of mercy"

Norman Kunc: - Robert Latimer and the Dread of Disability

Susan Smith and Robert Latimer: - A Tale of Two Murders

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Other Websites:

RobertLatimer.net - This is a website that has recently been established by Robert Latimer himself. Here is the introduction message: This is a recently established web-site that I will have better access to for posting some of the things I have continued to do since my imprisonment on January 18 of 2001.

RobertLatimer.ca - This site was set up and is maintained by the Friends of Robert Latimer with the consent and cooperation of the Latimer family. The site includes court transcripts, poetry and commentary.

Justice for Robert Latimer! - A site to send an electronic message to Ottawa to bring mercy to Robert Latimer

Ontario Association for Community Living - Latimer Case Resource Page - Advocates for individuals with intellectual disabilities, who oppose clemency for Latimer, present press releases, essays and articles, legal analysis, and a postcard campaign.

Ipsos-Reid: Latimer Poll Press Release - December 1998 polling on two questions related to the Latimer case.

Canadian Civil Liberties Association - Petition to Government of Canada regarding Robert Latimer

CCD Latimer Watch

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