What would repatriation mean for Omar Khadr?

Omar Khadr stands accused of crimes for which he could be charged in Canada. If Omar is convicted of a crime as a result of a fair trial process in Canada, he may be punished in accordance with fundamental principles of justice. Any sentence should take into account the fact that Omar has already spent six years at Guantanamo Bay, a significant punishment.

Regardless of Omar's guilt or innocence, he will need  help with his rehabilitation and reintragration. Repatriation would involve a plan to meet these needs.

►See CBC's discussion of repatriation options, What lies ahead for Omar Khadr? , CBC July 16 2008

►The University of Ottawa faculty of law prepared a report on various legal options for structuring Omar's repatriation.

►This summer's Parliamentary Committee report on Omar Khadr recommended immediate repatriation. The Committee recommended repatriation with the following elements: investigation and prosecution in Canada if warranted; measures taking into account Omar's age as consistent with the Convention on the Rights of the Child and Canadian law; appropriate measures to address any security concerns; and an appropriate rehabilitation and reintegration program, that may include judicially enforceable conditions.