Bail Reform Reverse Onus
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Bail reform will help, but not solve, ‘complex’ rising crime issue: ministerJustice Minister David Lametti pushed back against Pierre Poilievre, who says the reforms were necessary due to what he called the Liberals' "catch and release" policies.PoliticsMay 21, 2023
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Liberals’ bail reforms may see Charter challenges, limited results: expertsThe bill aims to make it harder for some repeat violent offenders to seek pretrial release by putting the onus on them to prove why they should be granted bail.PoliticsMay 17, 2023
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New bail reforms focus on making it harder for repeat violent offendersThe proposed changes come amid pressure from the provinces and territories to reduce the number of repeat violent offenders who are granted bail.CanadaMay 16, 2023
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Bail reform: Justice minister to reveal plans for ‘targeted’ changesThe federal government says the reforms will aim to deal with repeat violent offenders and offences involving firearms and other dangerous weapons.CanadaMay 15, 2023
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