
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.
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Data showing frequent bail for accused repeat violent offenders reignites B.C. crime debate
Data released by B.C. prosecutors Monday showed that judges granted detention orders in fewer than half of cases where the Crown sought to have suspects held without bail.
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B.C. government vows to tackle issue of repeat offenders
Called the Repeat Violent Offending Intervention Initiative, a B.C. program will pair police, dedicated prosecutors and probation officers to focus on improving public safety.
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