Forgive me, but there is something I would like to add. Someone said earlier that the sentence of eight years was always the penalty for kidnapping involving a sexual offence. As the gentleman said, the five-year sentence is a minimum. For kidnapping alone, before a sexual offence is committed, I think a minimum sentence of five years is called for. If the predator is caught before he has the chance to do anything, a minimum sentence of five years should be imposed. It's a minimum safety measure.
On May 17th, 2012. See this statement in context.