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“I am a Canadian, free to speak without fear, free to worship in my own way, free to stand for what I think right, free to oppose what I believe wrong, or free to choose those who shall govern my country. This heritage of freedom I pledge to uphold for myself and all mankind.” ~~ John G. Diefenbaker

How Many Chances Do Repeat Offenders Get Under the NDP?

Public Safety Deteriorates While Chronic Property Crime Continues to Hurt Communities and Businesses BC Conservative MLAs say British Columbians are still waiting for results from an NDP government that has spent a decade promising action on repeat offenders wreaking havoc on our communities. “British Columbians are paying the price for a justice system that too often gives repeat offenders chance after chance while law abiding citizens are left to deal with the consequences,” said Macklin McCall, Conservative Critic for Public Safety and Solicitor General.  “People deserve to feel safe in their communities, and that requires a justice system that prioritizes public safety, supports victims, and holds prolific offenders accountable.” A recent report out of Dawson Creek has once again raised concerns about repeat violent offenders with extensive criminal histories who repeatedly breach court-ordered conditions, fail to comply with probation orders, and continue cycling through the j...

Updated BC bail data leaves little to be desired: Mike Morris (My Cariboo Now)

Prince George-Mackenzie BC United MLA Mike Morris is appalled by a report from the BC Prosecution Service where the majority of accused violent offenders prosecutors have sought to keep behind bars have been granted bail. The data, which was unveiled yesterday (Tuesday), covered nearly 48-hundred bail hearings between November of 2022 and December of 2023. Morris told Vista Radio in an interview he was disappointed to see judges grant bail nearly 60 percent of overall cases and nearly 57% of cases involving violence . . . . CLICK HERE for the full story

VANCOUVER SUN: Federal bail reform will make it harder for some violent B.C. offenders to be released before trial

The reforms follow pressure from Canadian premiers, including B.C. Premier David Eby, for Ottawa to address the “unintended consequences" of Canada's bail laws    The federal government has passed long-awaited reforms that are intended to make it harder for some violent and repeat offenders to be released on bail. Bill C-48 passed by unanimous consent in the House of Commons on the first day members of Parliament returned to Ottawa for the fall legislative session. The bill still needs to be passed in the Senate before receiving royal assent. The Liberals’ legislation includes a “reverse onus” for some repeat violent offenders that puts the onus on an accused person seeking bail to prove why they shouldn’t stay behind bars ... CLICK HERE to read the full news story

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