• bassomitron@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    This is long overdue and should be implemented nationwide. Bails are nothing but a class discrimination tool designed to hurt poor people. Glad to see more and more states/cities moving towards discontinuing the horrible practice. That being said, I do agree that keeping it in place for much more serious crimes is probably wise.

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      1 year ago

      I don’t see a reason to keep the bail system in place even for serious crimes. If a crime is serious enough to warrant pre-trial detention, then that person should be held regardless of their ability to pay bail.

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        1 year ago

        Yep, people here in England and Wales (Scotland has a similar system too AFAIK) are remanded in custody if they constitute a flight risk or a danger to the public at large. There are no bonds.