Webb testifies at Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs

Melanie Webb

October 9, 2023

On October 4th, Melanie testified before the Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs, on Bill C-48, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (bail reform).

Melanie Webb

April 6, 2023

Advocacy

Webb testifies at House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights on bail

Melanie Webb

April 6, 2023

Advocacy

On March 27th, Melanie addressed the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, on behalf of the Canadian Bar Association (CBA). She spoke on the issue of Canada’s bail system.

Melanie Webb

February 1, 2018

Bail Reform

The need for bail reform

Melanie Webb

February 1, 2018

Bail Reform

The defence bar has become well acquainted with the frustrating reality of a bail system that suffers from numerous deficiencies, Toronto criminal lawyer Melanie Webb writes in For the Defence.

Melanie Webb

August 30, 2017

Bail Reform

Bail reform doesn't seem to be on the horizon

Melanie Webb

August 30, 2017

Bail Reform

Canada's bail system needs reforming because it's not being applied uniformly across the country and remains unattainable for many marginalized people, says Toronto criminal lawyer Melanie Webb.