Bail Reform

• B.C. courts still granting bail in over half of cases where prosecutors sought detention

  The data, released by the B.C. prosecution service on Tuesday, covers nearly 4,800 bail hearings between November 2022 to December 2023.

  Politics

  Mar 26
  
• Manitoba government reveals expansive bail-reform, community safety plan

  Manitoba is hoping a new five-point plan to strengthen its bail system will help keep communities safe and target the perception of a revolving door justice system in the province.

  Politics

  Feb 29
  
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• Kidnapping, vehicle thefts, buildings rammed: 4 charged in eastern Alberta rampage

  Four people are facing a litany of charges after a crime spree that included an alleged kidnapping, several stolen vehicles, buildings rammed and a police chase in eastern Alberta.

  Crime

  Feb 13
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• Bail reform a ‘significant step’ but not enough, B.C. critics say

  Stiffer new bail measures are now in effect that require more accused violent offenders to show why they should be granted release.

  Crime

  Jan 4
• Disarming Edmonton gangs: A look at the guns and brazen violence that has police concerned

  The Edmonton Police Service's gang suppression team has been busy keeping tabs on gang members in an effort to prevent more violence from happening.

  Crime

  Oct 24, 2023
• Bail reform: Proposed changes will strain legal aid system, groups warn

  Criminal lawyers, legal aid groups and some senators say they worry about straining legal aid services and provincial court systems.

  Canada

  Oct 6, 2023
• Bail reform sooner could have prevented young constable death: OPP head

  The head of the OPP believes one of his young constables would still be alive had the Liberals' bail-reform legislation been law, he told a Senate committee Thursday. 

  Canada

  Sep 28, 2023
• Ottawa’s bail reform bill will work, minister says. He just can’t say how

  The House of Commons passed the bill by unanimous consent last week, skipping over the step of sending it to a parliamentary committee of MPs for review.

  Canada

  Sep 27, 2023
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• Suspect in 4 violent incidents on Vancouver’s west side arrested, released again

  Best Prince, 22, was arrested on September 14 and charged with assault with a weapon and two counts of uttering threats following an alleged violent spree in Vancouver.

  Crime

  Sep 22, 2023
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• Bail reform a ‘step forward’ but not enough, say B.C. public safety advocates

  Anti-crime advocates in B.C. say they're pleased to see action to toughen bail conditions, but say it won't be enough to deter crime in the province.

  Crime

  Sep 19, 2023