That's correct. Because we do not have bail figures, I am forced to look at statutory release and other conditional release figures. There we see a large propensity for the most serious offenders to reoffend. The statistics are scanty, but they do support that notion. And one of the positive parts of this bill is that it focuses on the most serious offenders. By keeping them in custody longer, they are not out in the community committing crimes. The reverse onus also encourages witnesses to testify, and so this is all a very good idea to keep the most dangerous people in custody.
On May 15th, 2007. See this statement in context.