Let me say that I think one of the biggest barriers to raising this issue is the inability to get assessments. At least that's the case in the cases I've heard about from individuals I've spoken with, and it's not just defence counsel. It's prosecutors whom I've spoken with as well who are very clear that they think we can do better in dealing with individuals with FASD. But a whole lot of it comes back to assessments—assess, assess, assess. We have to have the information for the judges.
On March 23rd, 2015. See this statement in context.