I'm not a criminal lawyer; however, individuals are charged with multiple offences on a regular basis, so yes, they could be charged with both. At least, that's my understanding. That's my reading of the law. However, it's not aggravated assault. What they've been through is not aggravated assault; it is torture.
I take my cue from the victims' experience of this. I think we ought to call crimes what they are. I know that there are concerns. Mr. McKinnon raised some concerns about our international legal obligations as well.
Respectful disagreements happen all the time between members of Parliament. Colleagues and folks around the table could have issues with the bill. It's up to the committee to examine that in good faith, and I know you will. I've put forward my view on this.
To get back to what you were saying, Mr. Fraser, I think that torture committed in the private realm is a relatively rare offence that could be applied, and would mirror the situation in a much more just way, legally speaking.