A Bail Reform Discussion with Wendy Martin White K.C.
Public debate about bail reform is often driven by the most sensational cases. In this episode of the Robson Hall Criminal Law Podcast , criminal defence lawyer Wendy Martin-White brings a grounded, front-line perspective to what bail looks like day-to-day in Manitoba—and where the real pressure points are. The discussion shows a system that is not “broken,” but strained: shaped by limited resources, unrealistic conditions that can funnel people back into custody, and the
Unshackling Bail Reform: The Misguided Nature of Bill C-48 by M Yuel
In early 2023, an Ontario police officer lost their life at the hands of an individual who had been granted judicial release, otherwise...
The Burden of Bail on Canada’s Correctional Systems
by M. Yuel Designed to strike a balance between individual liberty and public safety, administering bail is paramount in the State’s...
