The UCR instead aims to disclose comprehensive national data with increased consistency (reliability). This allows for greater validity when comparing statistics. That being said, there is no perfect method for collecting and sharing statistics, which leaves UCR debating its pros and cons. The first advantage of the UCR system, particularly in Canada, is that it has progressed compared to the American UCR system. This benefit does not only fall under the Canadian UCR system, but also reflects the Criminal Code of Canada. To be more specific, the Criminal Code of Canada is a document that applies nationally, with no exceptions allowing for consistent definitions and classifications of what constitutes a crime. Whereas in America, there are 50 states that each have their own independent code of criminal definitions and classifications. Thus, on a national scale, the U.S. UCR system is inconsistent; while police services across Canada share the same definitions and classifications of crime, resulting in more reliable and valid statistics. This is important because it essentially depends on the ease of access and interpretation of the statistics. For example, the Canadian UCR system will not only benefit sociologists, criminologists and other professional people who need crime statistics; but also the general population (citizens) who can understand the data more easily. That being said, the UCR has drawbacks on a fundamental level, as it does not take into account the country implementing it.