I've answered the question previously about calling crimes what they are and the utility and costs of that. I personally am well aware of the impact of crimes on individuals. I see it on a daily basis. As part of my job, as part of my role in the justice system of ensuring fairness, I have to read the statements of these individuals. I have to look into their eyes. I have to cross-examine them. I have sat at committees like this, beside victims of horrible, horrible crimes, and heard their stories. Of course that needs to be taken into account.
At the end of the day, when it comes to private members' bills, when legislation is being advanced that can impact liberty, security of the person, the type of punishment we as a society believe an offence deserves, the type of punishment that is reflective of the very important principles you have suggested—all this is of the utmost importance. I agree with you. It is so very important. That's why, in my opinion, the government should be legislating on those very important issues. They should be reviewed and robustly studied because they are, and I agree with you, so important.