US EditionMore voices added to the call for bail reform in wake of Kelowna woman's death (Kelowna)
- The B.C. government is urging Ottawa for stronger bail reforms to protect victims of intimate partner violence, particularly after the death of Bailey McCourt.
- Attorney General Niki Sharma highlighted the tragic death of Bailey McCourt, who was killed by James Plover.
- Sharma proposed a reverse onus for offenses involving choking, requiring the accused to justify their bail release.
- An independent review produced recommendations for addressing sexual and intimate partner violence in B.C., with ongoing investigations into how the justice system treats sexual assault survivors.
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More voices added to the call for bail reform in wake of Kelowna woman's death (Kelowna)
B.C.'s attorney general has added her voice to the call for bail reforms that would better protect women from the threat of intimate partner violence. 'Choking, suffocation, and strangulation are inherently dangerous and have long been recognized as s significant risk factors for future intimate par...
·Kelowna, Canada
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