We represent the Barreau du Québec, a professional body responsible for governing lawyers and ensuring public protection.
The Barreau du Québec has several standing committees, including one on criminal law. It is an advisory committee composed of over 20 members including defence lawyers, crown prosecutors and some university professors.
Mr. Battista has been a member of the Barreau du Québec since 1986. He has been on the criminal law committee for over 10 years. He practises mainly in the field of criminal law and, on occasion, disciplinary law. Mr. Battista is the author of several legal articles and has lectured in his field.
I'll now turn the floor over to Mr. Battista.