Justice minister hails 'major step forward' with bail, sentencing reforms
June 16|
Duration 1:55
Justice minister hails 'major step forward' with bail, sentencing reforms
- June 16
- News
- Duration 1:55
Justice Minister Sean Fraser hailed Ottawa's 'major step forward' on bail and sentencing reforms after Bill C-14 received royal assent on Monday. The new law makes it harder for certain offenders to get bail, and stiffens sentences for repeatedly committing certain crimes.
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