Year
2008
Number
B63
Sponsor(s)
Vancouver
WHEREAS the consequence of a breach of a recognizance imposed when someone is unable to pay a fine is imposition of the original fine; AND WHEREAS the consequences of a breach are not sufficient to promote widespread compliance with recognizance orders: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Province of British Columbia be requested to amend the Offence Act to create an offence for breaching a recognizance.
Provincial Response
Ministry of Attorney General The difficulty enforcing recognisances imposed pursuant to the Offence Act has been identified by the Criminal Justice Branch. Work has commenced on the best method of addressing this problem.
Convention Decision
Endorsed