I'd like to focus on the definition of “grievous and irremediable”, and I'll start with proposed paragraph 241.2(2)(a). What is the difference between “irremediable” and “incurable”? When you say the word “incurable”, what comes to mind is that there could be a cure—for example, if someone had cancer and was required to go through several rounds of chemotherapy—but that the treatment in and of itself might cause enduring physical and psychological suffering. Can you explain that definition, and whether it meets the criteria set forth in the Carter decision?
On May 2nd, 2016. See this statement in context.