I think the amendment is both well intentioned and well founded. I think it's well founded for the reasons my colleague gave. Having listened to witness testimony, I think we need to have a balance between the objective and subjective considerations and put ourselves in the shoes of those exercising the act of self-defence. I'm thinking in particular of the situation of a battered woman; in this situation, this kind of balance would facilitate the court's interpretation and appreciation of what has happened.
On March 8th, 2012. See this statement in context.