The Burden of Bail on Canada’s Correctional Systems
Designed to strike a balance between individual liberty and public safety, administering bail is paramount in the State’s process of administering justice. As a response to the ongoing social concern of increasing rates of violent crime across Canada, the Government introduced Bill C-48 which modifies the Criminal Code’s current bail regime to allegedly ameliorate public safety.The blog will unpack the multifaceted systemic challenges faced by individuals navigating the Canad
Issues Surrounding Pre-Conviction Abstention Conditions on Person Suffering from Illicit Substance Additions
Onerous bail conditions result in an increase of administration of justice offences and unnecessary detention in remand centres. Non-violent offenders suffering from substance addictions are disproportionately faced with the risk of increased detention time and “double charges” for use of illicit substances that is both a condition violation and an independent offense.
