Mr. Speaker, the hon. member's comments are on all fours with mine. The process itself can be intimidating and overwhelming for members of the public. That is why lawyers are often called upon to intervene. That is not to say that it is any reflection upon people's intelligence or ability to defend themselves. They are in an atmosphere that has certain rules and precedents that have been set down in years previous.
We are talking about a system of equity, justice and fairness. Judges when crafting a sentence will look at a person's ability to express remorse. That is what has been completely lacking on the government side, a feeling of remorse and an admission that something was done inappropriately.