What are the parties promising on Justice system?

Justice system platforms

Here's what the 2024 BC election parties are promising.

We don't have any BC NDP policies on Justice system.

Update prosecution guidelines to maximise penalties for violent crime against children and seniors
Toughen the Charge Assessment Guidelines for bail offenders
Hire more sheriffs and judges to clear court backlog
Create a new statutory court to hold trials for small criminal offences within 1 week of arrest

"Create a new statutory court to hold trials for small criminal offences within 1 week of arrest, instead of 12-18 months at present. The right to choice of counsel will be upheld." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08
Make audio recordings of all court proceedings available online

Establish a Parliamentary Committee to examine how the justice system treats Indigenous peoples, racialised communities, and homeless people

"A Parliamentary Committee will be established to examine how the justice system treats Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, and homeless individuals. The goal is to identify and address systemic inequities and improve access to justice for all." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Repeal Bill 21, reinstate the Law Society, and launch a comprehensive review of access to justice

"We will repeal Bill 21, which disrupted the role of the Law Society of BC In its place, we will reinstate the Law Society and launch a comprehensive review of access to justice in accordance with the Futures Task Force Report to ensure fairness and professional integrity in legal practice." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Commission an independent review of prison conditions

"BC Greens will commission an independent review of prison conditions, including the use of solitary confinement, to ensure that they meet humane standards and respect human rights." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09