We're looking for people who are neutral, former judges and people who are able to show that they are impartial. However, it is important to note that these aren't the people who will make the decision. The decision will still be made by the Minister of Transport. The independent expert who hears a case will make a recommendation to the Minister of Transport. He will ask him to reconsider or not reconsider his initial decision. It's a matter of judgment. We can't shift responsibility for the judgment from the Minister of Transport to an outside party.
On March 1st, 2007. See this statement in context.