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From YouTube: NOV 1 2022 Statements Mike Morris
Description
The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
3rd Session
42nd Parliament
A
Member
for
Prince
George,
McKenzie
Mr
Speaker
this
week
is
crime
prevention
week,
recognizing
all
the
good
work,
police
and
volunteers
do
in
our
communities
around
the
province.
My
purpose
today
is
not
to
underscore
the
valuable
work
and
contributions
made
by
police
and
volunteers,
but
to
focus
on
another
area
that
can
make
major
contributions
to
crime
prevention.
A
A
In
fact,
there
are
four
areas
in
section
515
that
specifically
provide
Authority
for
prosecutors
to
show
cause
to
a
judge
why
prolific
offenders
should
be
held
in
custody
an
under
Section
523.
The
criminal
court
also
provides
Authority
for
judges
to
hear
matters
related
to
administration
of
justice,
offenses
such
as
failing
to
appear
in
court.
A
It
also
provides
prosecutors
to
once
again
show
cause
why
the
detention
in
custody
is
Justified.
Justification
to
hold
a
prolific
offender
in
custody
is
outlined
under
Section
515,
subsection
10..
This
section
requires
only
one
or
more
of
the
following
conditions.
Detention
is
necessary
to
ensure
the
prolific
offender
attends
Court.
A
The
detention
is
necessary
for
the
protection
or
safety
of
the
public.
Having
regard
to
all
the
circumstances,
including
the
likelihood
of
the
prolific
offender,
committing
more
criminal
offenses
or
interfere
with
the
administration
of
justice
and
the
third
condition
states
that
the
detention
is
necessary
to
maintain
confidence
in
the
administration
of
justice.