I don't know that there is an extra protection on it, but to have it in there is an important measure for families who have gone through what the Bagbys have gone through to know that. I realize the Criminal Code judges are already supposed to consider the safety of victims before releasing an accused on bail, but it doesn't happen enough. It's not happening enough. We see it all the time with the victims that we help on a daily basis, with the women and children who are victims of domestic violence. It's important that it goes in there as a statement so that perhaps the crown can argue, there is a real risk here and you need to consider the safety of these children.
On March 16th, 2010. See this statement in context.