Why are so many accused of crimes released from custody?

Wilfred Laurier University professor explains Bill C-75 and how it guides police, courts in releasing individuals from custody

In recent weeks, this newspaper have published several stories from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) that have detailed local drug trafficking, mischief and theft incidents. Naturally, these stories receive plenty of attention from readers. Several of these stories contain the following phrase: “The accused was released from custody.” With many believing that local crime rates…
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