CRIM 343 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Fundamental Justice, Jaywalking, Child Pornography
14 Dec 2017
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Crim343 sem 3: bail and pre-trial detention. In 2015/16, ~15k adults were in remand in canada. Remand rate has nearly quadrupled in the last 30 years. In bc, adults in remand account for ~60% of provincial custodial population. In 2008/09, 21% of adults admitted to remand were aboriginal. Those in sentenced custody comprised the remaining 41% 15 years ago, the proportions were reversed. Within 24h an accused is to be brought before a justice. Average length of remand is 7 days. Concern that accused will commit more crimes on bail. General reluctance to be the one to release on bail. Accuseds who ultimately get released on bail. Right not to be deprived thereof (except in accordance with principles of fundamental justice) Right to be secure against unreasonable search or seizure. S. 7 right to life, liberty, and security. S. 11 proceedings in criminal and penal matters.
