Absolutely. At best, a successful judicial review application allows a person to apply before the National Parole Board at some earlier date than the 25 years of a first degree life sentence. It is solely within the discretion and decision-making ability of the National Parole Board to grant a release. Fundamentally, they are the gatekeepers protecting society. Based on their reviews of materials provided to them by the Correctional Service, they are in a position to say whether that person, the offender being released, presents an undue risk to society.
So in my submission, you do not have to have revisions to the faint hope clause as it's currently enacted to better ensure the protection of society. My view is that society is protected, based on the parole board's decision-making capability.