Attorney General Niki Sharma says proposed changes will ensure repeat offenders are held in custody before their trial unless there is a ‘good reason’ for their release.
Niki Sharma made the comments at a news conference alongside Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth on Monday, after meetings with federal officials last week.Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion delivered straight to your inbox at 7 a.m., Monday to Friday.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or any newsletter.
But, she says the province needs to be “very watchful” to ensure bail reform doesn’t step on the toes of other initiatives, like the B.C. First Nations Justice Strategy that aims to reduce the number of Indigenous people involved in the criminal justice system. Farnworth says he is “encouraged” that the federal government has agreed to make amendments to the Criminal Code and is sure the province’s jails will be able to handle any additional pressure the changes may cause.Article content
Sharma says federal Justice Minister David Lametti has agreed to “move quickly” on the reform, and that it could happen as early as this spring.Crime on B.C. streets: Lawlessness made worse by government policy not to remand repeat, violent offendersOur in-depth journalism is possible thanks to the support of our subscribers. For just $3.50 per week, you can get unlimited, ad-lite access to The Vancouver Sun, The Province, National Post and 13 other Canadian news sites.
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