David Wynn's law to tighten bail rules moves to House of Commons
Bill would require prosecutors to present evidence of accused's criminal history, outstanding charges
Wynn's Law, a piece of federal legislation designed to make it harder for criminals to get bail, will be introduced in the House of Commons on Monday.
The bill is named after St. Albert RCMP Const. David Wynn, who was fatally shot in a casino in January 2015.
Bill S-217, also known as "Wynn's Law," will be introduced by St. Albert-Edmonton MP Michael Cooper.
If the bill becomes law, it would amend the Criminal Code to make it mandatory for prosecutors at bail hearings to present evidence if an accused has a prior criminal history, outstanding charges or a history of failing to appear in court.
On Jan. 17, 2015, Wynn was shot and killed at the Apex Casino in St. Albert.
His assailant, Shawn Rehn, was as career criminal who was out on bail at the time of the shooting.
Despite having more that 30 outstanding charges, Rehn had been granted interim release. His criminal history was not presented at the bail hearing.
The bill passed the Senate last week.