Thank you very much, Mr. Spratt, for that analysis of the bill.
One of the issues you talked about is actually something that we have discussed. The author of the bill has talked about it. It was the sentencing. You pointed out that having a life sentence for this is somewhat inconsistent with other provisions of the Criminal Code.
Just for your information, I believe the honourable member who submitted the bill is prepared to move an amendment to bring it down to 14 years. Would that change much in your analysis of this bill, if it was brought down to the same as aggravated assault?