Ottawa giving bail reform ‘serious consideration,’ justice minister says – National | 24CA News
Justice Minister David Lametti says he’s giving “serious consideration” to reforming Canada’s bail legal guidelines in response to a request from premiers to make modifications.
Provincial premiers unanimously known as on the Liberal authorities in a letter to take “immediate action” on the bail system earlier this 12 months.
The letter from premiers says there are a rising variety of requires modifications to stop accused people who find themselves out on bail from committing additional felony acts.
Premiers known as on the federal authorities to ascertain a “reverse onus” system for particular firearm offences that will require the individual searching for bail to exhibit why they need to not stay behind bars.
During a speech to the Canadian Bar Association Thursday, Lametti says the proposed reforms can be mentioned at a coming assembly with provincial justice ministers.
He says the province’s proposal to introduce a “reverse onus” system for sure firearm offences was getting “serious consideration” from the Liberal authorities.
