In his speech in the House of Commons, Mr. Mayes said that the families of the victim of a first-degree murderer might have to attend as many as eight parole hearings. That would be if, for example, the person were held beyond the 25-year period for up to 40 years, so every two years. Do you agree with that, and do you think that's a reasonable number?
On March 9th, 2015. See this statement in context.