I've received pretty good feedback already. The Quebec provincial police association representatives have already indicated that they like the direction that we're going.
The response has been pretty good. I mean, it's focused on violent repeat offenders and people who are endangering themselves and the public. This bill is very specific; it's targeted. As was pointed out in the Nunn report, there is a relatively small group of out-of-control, dangerous individuals, whose problems have to be addressed. As you can see from the bill, it's very targeted. It makes the point that the protection of the public has to be a priority with any aspect of the criminal justice system.
It touches on a number of different areas. I mean, even the one requiring the crown to consider adult sentences for the most serious offences... We're talking about murder, manslaughter, attempted murder. Again, we're talking about the most serious offences. We're saying to the court to direct its mind to this, that when it's appropriate, in the opinion of the court, a decision has to be made in this regard.
With respect to detaining individuals who have been charged with serious offences, we want to make it clear that in order to protect the public, and the individual, in some circumstances the detention of that individual will be necessary.
I think it's balanced, but it's specific at the same time. Again, we're targeting a relatively small group of young people who have come into conflict with the law.