There will be no more extensions for communities who are still on the fence over signing the new RCMP contract. That according to Justice Minister Shirley Bond who says she has been in contact with hold out mayors. "It is a pretty simple message the Police act requires that there be a police contract in place to assure municipalities … [Read more...]
Riot suspects: Where in the justice system are they?
June 15, 2012 by
They are either accused of taking part in last year's Stanley Cup riot, or have admitted their role... Here is a list of who they are, what they are charged with, and what stage of BC's criminal justice system they are at (as of June 15, 2012.) Samia Ahmed, 18-year-old from Surrey.Charged with participating in a riot, and two counts of break and … [Read more...]
Riot anniversary marked by delays in justice
June 15, 2012 by
One year after the Stanley Cup riot, only two people involved have made their way through the justice system. Ryan Dickinson and Emmanuel Alviar - both 20-years old - are currently serving jail terms, after pleading guilty. But the majority of riot suspects have not even been charged. In fact, out of the 225 files Vancouver Police have referred to … [Read more...]
Politicians of all colours believe justice moves too slowly in hockey riot
June 15, 2012 by
While Euro Cup rioters in Poland have already been sent to prison just days after their crimes, the wheels of justice move much more slowly in B.C. And that's according to politicians on both sides of the spectrum, on the eve of the one-year anniversary of the Vancouver’s Stanley Cup riot. There have only been two sentences handed out in the … [Read more...]
Stanley Cup riot: Mayor frustrated with slow pace of justice
June 14, 2012 by
Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson says he's frustrated by the slow pace of justice one year after the Stanley Cup riot. "I think we are all frustrated by the length of time and the slow pace of justice. That said, making sure that it's done right is paramout and I think seeing the sentence that was meted out by the judge the other day, a month in … [Read more...]
NDP fires at Justice Minister over transfer of disgraced Mountie to B.C.
May 25, 2012 by
NDP justice critic Kathy Corrigan says the Liberal government should do more to protest the transfer of a disgraced RCMP officer to BC. And Corrigan faults Justice Minister Shirley Bond for negotiating a new contract with the Mounties that does not include the power to reverse the decision. "I think it's completely untenable that we have no … [Read more...]
B.C’s justice review will cost $195, 000
February 8, 2012 by
It looks like the cost of the provincial government’s justice review will come in at about 195 thousand dollars. The review by lawyer Geoffery Cowper is budgeted to cost about $ 125,000. Another $ 70,000 is set aside for the review of B.C’s charge approval process by lawyer Gary McCuaig. Meanwhile, no staff cuts are expected as … [Read more...]
Clark announces B.C. justice reform review
February 8, 2012 by
VANCOUVER - Premier Christy Clark is launching a sweeping reviewing of British Columbia's justice system that includes shaking up government ministries with the goal of clearing up court backlogs and delays.Clark says systemic changes are needed in B.C.'s justice system when crime rates are dropping but court delays and costs are increasing.Clark … [Read more...]
Provincial Government shuffles roles to allow reformed justice system
February 8, 2012 by
Premier Christy Clark has announced several changes to her government, to allow Attorney General Shirley Bond to focus on reforming B.C’s justice system. Responsibility for ICBC will be transferred to Finance Minister Kevin Falcon, while Gaming goes to Housing Minister Rich Coleman. Clark says the province needs a reformed … [Read more...]
