As we discussed a little earlier, we sought to balance the rights of the accused and recognize the challenges with respect to the complainants in coming forward and to do what we can to assist in that regard, broadening the rape shield provisions around where an accused person has personal records of the complainant. As mentioned, we have put in place in this particular bill a procedure for the determination of admissibility of evidence. It's not disclosure. It's looking at what types of personal records a judge would determine would be admissible. Certainly, nothing that touches on the twin myths I mentioned earlier would be admissible, but we provide the ability to have that voir dire for a judge to make those decisions.
In the legislation we are proposing that legal representation be provided to the complainant. I am pleased that we have, through our victims fund, been able to fund pilot projects in Newfoundland that are providing free legal advice to individuals and complainants of sexual assault or sexual violence. Other pilot projects are under way as well.