Court of Queen ’ s Bench of Alberta Citation: R. v. Singh, 2010 ABQB 731 Date: 20101124 Docket: 101371383U1 Registry: Edmonton Between: Her Majesty the Queen - and - Yadwinder Singh Also Known As Yadwinder Akalirai Accused Restriction on Publication: By Court Order, the evidence taken, the information given, the representations made and these reasons for decision may not be published, broadcast, or transmitted in any manner, until the accused is discharged after the preliminary hearing, or, if the accused is committed to stand trial, until the end of the trial. See the Criminal Code , s. 517.

Editorial Notice: The interim publication ban ended on November 13, 2013. _______________________________________________________ Memorandum of Decision of the Honourable Mr. Justice Brian R. Burrows _______________________________________________________

[ 1 ] Mr. Singh is charged with importing heroin into Canada and with possession of heroin for the purpose of trafficking. He has been in custody since November 9, 2010. A Justice of the Peace heard his application for judicial interim release on November 10 and denied release on the first ground. He held Mr.

Singh had failed to show that it was not necessary that he be held in custody to ensure his attendance at trial. [ 2 ] I reserved my decision when the matter was before me yesterday morning because the transcript of the proceedings before the Justice of the Peace was not provided to me before the application. I have now had an opportunity to read the transcript. [ 3 ] I agree with the conclusion reached by the Justice of the Peace and his reasons for reaching it. Mr. Singh ’ s application is denied. Heard on the 22 nd day of November 2010. Dated at the City of Edmonton, Alberta this 23 rd day of November 2010.

Brian R. Burrows J.C.Q.B.A. Appearances: M. Helena Solin for the Crown Sid M. Tarrabain, Q.C. for the Accused