Thanks, Mr. Chair.
This would amend clause 230 to add new paragraph (c), which would make non-communication a condition of a release order, effective from the moment it is made by the judge or justice. This amends provisions to non-communication orders. There's really a gap right now in the provisions. Specifically, a court cannot prohibit an accused from communicating with the specified persons during the time between when a release order is made and when the accused is released from custody. This motion proposes closing this gap, and that's why I support it.