Poilievre’s claims on bail reform not backed by evidence, experts say | National Newswatch

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OTTAWA — Experts say reforming Canada's bail system to keep certain offenders behind bars will not reduce crime, but it will put more people in jails — contrary to what Pierre Poilievre says.

Scrutiny of the system has ramped up after news that one of two people charged with killing Ontario Provincial Police Const. Greg Pierzchala last month was on bail for unrelated charges and wanted for arrest. But Yule says there's no evidence to suggest that making it tougher to get bail increases public safety, and instead, a"tough on crime approach" will lead to more people behind bars.

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