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Bill C-313

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
February 09, 2023
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (justification for detention in custody)
  • Bill C-313 is a proposed law in Canada that aims to amend the Criminal Code regarding the justification for detaining someone in custody. The bill seeks to increase the burden on the accused to prove that their detention in custody is not justified, but only in certain exceptional circumstances. Currently, the law prioritizes the release of the accused at the earliest reasonable opportunity and on the least onerous conditions. However, this amendment would make it more difficult for the accused to be released from custody if they are charged with specific offenses and have allegedly committed those offenses while they were already prohibited from possessing a firearm or subject to another order. Ultimately, this bill aims to address specific circumstances where detention in custody is deemed necessary for public safety, the administration of justice, and ensuring the accused's presence in court.
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House Debates

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
Feb. 9, 2023, midnight

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