I understand and agree with that. I agree with this amendment, if that's the case. But it reads: “In imposing a sentence under paragraph (1.1)(a.2), the court shall take into account the age and vulnerability of the victim.” As a legislator, I want to make sure the mandatory minimum applies and that judges do not use that section to avoid applying it.
Evidence of meeting #40 for Justice and Human Rights in the 41st Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was amendment.
A recording is available from Parliament.