Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I now turn to the representatives of the Department of Justice.
What restorative measures has the department considered?
A defendant is going to suffer the consequences of their action. They are going to go to jail or pay a fine, but has consideration been given to implementing restorative measures that bring the victim of the crime and the accused closer together?
Sometimes it is not possible to do that. Obviously, I am not asking that the person who raped a young lady meet with her to talk things over. However, restorative measures could be considered, at the very least, to correct the wrongful behaviour and assure the victim that attention is being paid to their situation. The victim must be made to understand that the purpose of the system is not only to convict the accused, but also to accompany the victim and help them through this painful process, and help them move on.