But that exact sort of thing is why we need a completely objective justice system, because one cannot expect a victim of a terrible crime to see this in the way that the justice system must operate. The justice system is the state against an accused individual; it's not the civil system.
We recognize the harm that acts of this nature cause, and it is essential that people be supported. Victims can be supported through various organizations. They need funding. They need long-term help.
But one cannot say that because a person has committed a crime that a victim has to live with for a long time, the person necessarily should be in prison for the rest of their life. The justice system has to deal with a number of issues, and we cannot allow our justice system to react emotionally. We have to be objective about everything. That's our history. That is why we have Her Majesty the Queen against the individual.