Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36, it is my duty and honour to rise in the House to present a petition, duly certified by the clerk of petitions, on behalf of over 3,000 constituents of Saanich-Gulf Islands and surrounding area.
The petitioners humbly pray and call upon Parliament to enact legislation to revise the Young Offenders Act as follows: when a youth 14 years of age and above commits any crime of violence, including but not limited to murder, manslaughter, aggravated and sexual assault and armed robbery, he or she will automatically be tried in adult court with criminal records and adult sentences, taking into consideration the maturity of the offender; and public identification of a convicted young dangerous offender.