This motion is inconsistent with the intent of the bill, which is to increase the consideration of the victim's perspective at all points of the criminal justice system.
Clause 23 proposes to codify how sentencing courts currently interpret the fundamental purpose of a sentence, namely to protect society. It also seeks to expand the current list of sentencing objectives to include denunciation of the harm caused to victims or the community by unlawful conduct.
We will be voting against this amendment.
(Amendment negatived [See Minutes of Proceedings])