Thomas Carrique says courts should be required to consider a specific list of factors around public safety when making bail decisions
, and by law it can be denied under specific grounds, including for reasons of public safety. In his remarks, Commissioner Carrique said courts should be required to consider a specific list of factors around public safety when making bail decisions.
In the wake of Constable Pierzchala’s killing, federal Conservatives, as well as Canada’s premiers, have ramped up calls for more restrictive bail procedures. And like Commissioner Carrique‚ they’ve taken aim at repeat offenders, as well as those with firearms-related charges.
Commissioner Carrique echoed this demand Wednesday, and also said he would like to see increased accountability on sureties, referring to people who commit to being responsible for an accused person on bail. Mr. Taylor said that while it is understandable that recent cases – referring to Mr. Pierzchala’s murder – have caused extreme concern to Canadians, the department has been hearing that the country’s bail system is “fundamentally sound.”
She said she doesn’t believe such provisions are effective at enhancing public safety, and not necessary, given the law already contains provisions for denying bail.
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