Why the state’s tougher bail laws are causing a new problem for magistrates

According to The Age, the state’s tougher bail laws are now working, which seems to be causing a new problem for the court system.

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Barrister for Liberty Victoria Michael Stanton SC told 3AW Mornings, “it certainly appears to be the case that there has been an explosion of the number of prisoners that are on remand.”

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