Again, we sought to explain through our analysis of the legal decisions previously, at least in B.C. and the courts, and actually in a concurring minority opinion. Chief Justice Wilson talked about this section saying “in substance it is an enactment to prevent breaches of the public peace and to enable citizens to conduct services of worship without fear of disturbance”.
I take from that again that there's something unique and distinctive that takes place in a religious service particularly when you're dealing with issues of a sacred space, sacred implements of rights. It's unique to any other public gathering. I think the legislation, in effect, and I think the spirit of section 176 takes that seriously and tries to provide additional explicit protection.