I would like to call this meeting of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights to order.
Welcome everyone. It's a pleasure to have you here today.
We are continuing our study of Bill C-242, an act to amend the Criminal Code (inflicting torture).
Before we begin, I'd like to call members' attention to the fact that we have received our submission from Global Affairs Canada in writing, and it's in front of members. We can talk about that afterward in our closed session as well as the draft letter which is also in front of you.
It's with great pleasure that we welcome Mr. Michael Spratt from the Criminal Lawyers' Association.
Mr. Spratt, the floor is yours.