‘Completely removed accountability’: Opposition criticises recent bail law changes

The shadow Attorney-General says recent changes to bail laws in Victoria has “removed accountability” for serious offenders.

Michael O’Brien made the comments after it emerged a Glen Iris teenager accused of being involved in a fatal car crash in Burwood breached bail conditions.

“They’ve completely removed accountability for people breaching bail conditions in the criminal justice system,” Mr O’Brien told Heidi Murphy on 3AW Drive.

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“The Labor government has made it much easier for repeat serious offenders to stay out on bail.”