CP NewsAlert: Ontario’s new cash bail system on hold after judge grants injunction

Ontario’s new cash bail system has been temporarily halted as a judge considers a constitutional challenge brought forth by the Canadian Civil Liberties Association and the Criminal Lawyers’ Association. The injunction was granted following arguments presented by both parties last week. The cash bail system, which imposes an initial fee of $205.00 plus GST for the first year, has been met with legal challenges from civil liberties groups and criminal lawyers.

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