It is easy to understand that for some victims' families, this can be an event that brings back all kinds of difficult feelings and memories. These people need support at that time and that support should be available to them. I believe there are programs out there that provide support to such victims, but they may be inadequate. We fully acknowledge the fact that they require support. We know that the most difficult thing for victims is the fact that the offenders involved in the crime are not necessarily the ones who secure a judicial review. Some offenders will be given neither a judicial review nor parole after 25 years.
The question really is: are we making laws for individuals or for society and the people of Canada as a whole?