First of all, we release them unconditionally in many cases. That's what the law is telling us. That's what the principle of restraint that this bill has introduced tells us to do. It seems to me that so far we're thinking the options are either we're holding someone in custody or we're releasing them on condition, whereas the option should be we're releasing people unconditionally, especially given that most offences are very minor, or we're releasing them on conditions. However, when we're releasing them on conditions, we have to be very strict and the conditions have to be realistic and reasonable. I think releasing them unconditionally is a serious alternative that we ought to consider, as well as making inquiries into whether the conditions imposed are realistic, given the life circumstances of the individual.
On September 24th, 2018. See this statement in context.