Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you, Mr. MacDonald, for being here and sharing your thoughts with us.
I have to agree with some of the comments you made earlier. The potential real threat to Canadian liberty and freedom may indeed come more from the unconstitutional laws initiated by the state, rather than the acts perpetrated by the terrorists. I thought it was an interesting comment.
When I heard what you were talking about, two key issues seemed to spring up. One dealt with the fact that the evidence before the special prosecutor cannot be shared with the accused and adequately tested. The second was the problem of obtaining access to the original evidence used to formulate the assessment.
I have two questions for you. First, do you believe your United Kingdom system of a special advocate and special immigration appeal commission adequately balances the fundamental human rights and freedoms of the individual with the security concerns of the state?