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Mark Mitchell: National Party's concerns over the increase in bail numbers

Published: April 2, 2023, 8:12 p.m.

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National\'s concerned about the number of people being bailed despite police opposition.

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Last year it sat at slightly over 5000, much higher than the just over 2000 recorded in 2018.

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The party\'s Police spokesperson Mark Mitchell claims the Government promising to reduce prison numbers and repealing three strikes has given judges the signal to grant bail more.

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He told Mike Hosking that the bail increase comes alongside other concerning statistics.

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Mitchell says there are increases in violent crime, victimisation, and ramraids.

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