Canada's premiers have sent a letter to the prime minister demanding a thorough review of the bail system after the homicide of a Surrey, B.C., woman. In particular, the provincial and territorial leaders want the federal government to look at bail reform Bill C-48 passed earlier this year. "Police services should not have to chase the same criminal three or four times because of an inadequate bail system," the letter reads. Premier David Eby says he wants Ottawa to examine gaps in the bail reform bill passed earlier this year. "[The letter is] asking, in a very straightforward way, that they look at the implementation of these new bail laws," Eby said.

Source: CBC News July 23, 2024 09:16 UTC