Arif Virani at the Justice and Human Rights Committee

On October 31st, 2023. See this statement in context.

October 31st, 2023 / 5:25 p.m.

Liberal

Arif Virani Liberal Parkdale—High Park, ON

I would like to say yes, Mr. Van Popta, but I think the statistics I was shown for the United States still show a wrongful conviction rate hovering between 3% and 6%, notwithstanding the fact that we have DNA evidence.

While I believe in our justice system, I also believe it's not infallible. It's important to make sure that we have a commission in place to address wrongful convictions when they occur, because they will continue to occur.

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