Bill S-208 primarily aims to amend the Criminal Code to enhance the independence of the judiciary in Canada. This is considered necessary to ensure that the judicial system operates in a fair and impartial manner.

The main provisions of the bill include measures to protect judges from external pressures that could influence their decisions. This may involve changes related to the appointment, remuneration, and job security of judges.

The bill amends the Criminal Code, a federal statute that governs criminal offences in Canada. These amendments are intended to clarify and strengthen existing protections for judicial independence.

The individuals primarily affected by these changes are judges and other members of the judiciary. Indirectly, it could also impact litigants by ensuring a more independent and impartial judicial system.