'The Criminal Code is dealt with by the federal government and that Criminal Code has not changed in Alberta.'
Due to the sensitive and/or legal subject matter of some of the content on globalnews.ca, we reserve the ability to disable comments from time to time.Prolific and high-risk Albertans convicted or accused of a crime can now be ordered to wear ankle bracelets that electronically track their movements. But as Jasmine King explains, legal experts say the provincial government move is a moot point without federal changes to the Criminal Code .
“The Criminal Code is dealt with by the federal government and that Criminal Code has not changed in Alberta, now that we’re asking the Crown to now asking to have these ankle bracelets put into place,” said Shawn King, vice-president of the Criminal Trial Lawyers Association. “Judges are still bound by the Criminal Code and all those procedures.”Click to share quote on Twitter: "It doesn't change the process of bail at all.
King said the government funding the system is a bonus for offenders, who previously had to pay for their monitors themselves — something that was a barrier for low-income or homeless Albertans.The ankle bracelets will use GPS tracking to ensure offenders do not violate their bail or community release conditions, including by visiting the residences of victims.For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.
He also noted more monitoring can lead to more requests for police to be dispatched when an offender violates their conditions — which could impact response times. The West Block: Judges need to ensure stricter bail principles are being upheld, Justice Minister saysIntroducing the ankle monitors follows a United Conservative Party campaign pledge to fund monitoring that dates back to 2019.
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