A homosexual mechanic from the Northwest Territories arrested in 1965 on charges of "gross indecency." He was deemed a dangerous sexual offender by the prison psychiatrist and had his sentence extended indefinitely.
What was the public and presses response to Klippert's sentence? How did the Supreme Court of Canada respond to his sentence?
The public and press criticised his sentence. The sentence was upheld by the Supreme Court of Canada in 1967 – it was not unanimous.
