Madame Chair, the website says, “To protect the health and safety of the public, offenders, Parole Board...members and staff in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the PBC is currently conducting its hearings remotely via video conference or teleconference.” However, when referring to victim participation, the PBC says it has “Implemented technological and procedural enhancements in order to provide victims...the ability to participate...via telephone.”
If video conference is an option for staff and inmates, why is it not for victims?