Mr. Petit, I would like to add something to the answer provided by my colleague Mr. Doob. I think that it would be acceptable if this provision were perhaps added to the current legislation intermediately. Earlier, I talked about the importance of conducting a differential assessment and enabling the judge to take into consideration the adolescent's background and social situation. I think that this would be the best way to do things. Skilled professionals should conduct an adequate and rigorous assessment without necessarily revealing the details involved in previous brushes with the law. I think that judges should have the opportunity to get a clear picture of the situation with the help of an assessment before they hand down a sentence.
On March 2nd, 2011. See this statement in context.