Calgary police chief calls for bail reforms, including categorizing known ‘repeat and violent offenders’
Johal said often people who are accused of crimes have mental health or addiction problems, and while waiting for trial they don’t get access to the required treatment programs — a gap that could increase their risk to the community when they’re released.
Sundberg said legal aid needs to be improved in the province, to allow those members of society better access to legal representation and to help them move through the justice system.
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