TORONTO — Shakir Rahim, Director of Criminal Justice for the Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA), reacted to the House of Commons’ passing of Bill C-48:
The Canadian Civil Liberties Association is alarmed that the House of Commons skipped the normal procedure of studying significant legislation in committee before passing Bill C-48 restricting bail. Committee hearings are essential to hear and incorporate views from experts and communities impacted by legislation. We urge the Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs to conduct a consultative and thorough study of Bill C-48. In its present form, Bill C-48 is constitutionally deficient and will undermine the Charter rights of people in Canada.
About the Canadian Civil Liberties Association
The CCLA is an independent, non-profit organization with supporters from across the country. Founded in 1964, the CCLA is a national human rights organization committed to defending the rights, dignity, safety, and freedoms of all people in Canada.
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About the Canadian Civil Liberties Association
The CCLA is an independent, non-profit organization with supporters from across the country. Founded in 1964, the CCLA is a national human rights organization committed to defending the rights, dignity, safety, and freedoms of all people in Canada.
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