Canada's 'catch and release' federal and provincial criminal justice reality. From Vancouver a chronic offender released for the 14th time and subsequently arrested again.

And:

NCR, 'Not Criminally Responsible' again makes headlines. A Toronto judge ruled Thursday that a Toronto woman who shoved a stranger onto subway tracks is guilty of attempted murder and aggravated assault. However, because of mental health issues is Not Criminally Responsible (NCR).

Guest: Scott Newark. Former Alberta Crown prosecutor, executive director of the Canadian Police Association, senior policy advisor to federal and Ontario Public Safety Minister, Vice-chair of the Ontario Office for Victims of Crime.

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