R v Zora: SCC renews call for restraint when setting bail conditions
It’s no secret that Canada’s bail system is (still) broken.
Tagged: Bail
R v Reilly: Stay of Proceeding is Not a Remedy for Systemic Charter Breaches
When someone’s Charter rights are breached, s. 24(1) of the Charter provides that a court can issue a remedy to the individual for the breach. In criminal cases, the remedies...
Preventative Justice and Keeping the Peace: R v Penunsi Clarifies Rules around Arrest and Bail in Peace Bond Proceedings
Under most provisions of the Criminal Code, an individual comes under the purview of the criminal justice system when they are charged with a criminal offence that is alleged to...
R v Myers: The Importance of Safeguards Against Unnecessary Pre-Trial Detention
One of the most impactful and controversial aspects of criminal procedure today is if and when an accused receives bail. Almost half of the residents of provincial jails are persons...
