Likewise, Mr. Carrique, some prohibitions have been repealed. For example, some sentences can now be served in the community for offences where that was previously not possible.
These are called conditional sentences. They are sentences that individuals will serve in the community instead of in prison.
Some of these sentences could not previously be imposed for certain offences, but can now, including in cases of sexual assault. A person who commits a sexual assault offence can receive a conditional sentence.
Do you think that this is something that might be considered by the court?
For example, an individual is charged with sexual assault and there is a hearing for a conditional release. Is this not a way of saying that since sexual assault is now assigned a sentence that can be served in the community there is no need to detain the individual before his trial?
What is your opinion on that?