The New Democrats waited until Saturday morning on a long weekend before releasing the full report of the recent investigation into repeat offenders and random stranger violence in B.C.
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“There was consensus among police that most repeat criminals committing more sophisticated property crimes, such as working in pairs and using a vehicle, are not known to have severe mental illness, although they may have substance use needs. “There is a significant problem with street crime and disorder, including an increase in violence and aggression, and it is deserving of attention.”
“However, they report it is well known to people involved in repeat crime that they are less likely to be detained pending trial and that Crown counsel are resistant to approving breach of bail conditions charges unless in addition to a substantive charge, resulting in an emboldening effect.”Article content
The report also identified an apparent contradiction in government responses on the availability of Crown counsel resources to deal with street crime and repeat offenders.
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