The results of a murder are never just and humane. The impact on family members cannot be underplayed. For decades, victims in this country have received the short end of the stick with regard to their dealings with the criminal justice system. Progress has been made over the last few years, evidenced by the increase in requirements for information sharing that have been placed on both the National Parole Board and the Correctional Service, and the appointment of a victims' ombudsman. I'm not sure how any system can address the grief and the sorrow of victims.
The faint hope clause, as it currently exists, has built into it the ability of the judge at that review stage, and the jury during their considerations, to come to a decision that no further applications under that clause will be entertained if the application is frivolous, vexatious, and harmful in an unwarranted way to the victims.