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Kevin Lamoureux Liberal
“I support using civilian courts for these military offences because an expert report recommended it. The person who wrote that report talked to many people, including victims, and I trust her advice.”
“Mr. Speaker, I will give it my best shot. It is because of a specific recommendation. Justice Arbour knew, consulted and worked with hundreds if not thousands of people, directly or indirectly, including victims. Her recommendation says that these offences “should be prosecuted exclusively in civilian criminal courts in all cases.” There is an exemption if it takes place outside of Canada. I personally have more confidence in that report today than in what has been brought before me. That is the reason.”
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Mr. Speaker, I will give it my best shot. It is because of a specific recommendation. Justice Arbour knew, consulted and worked with hundreds if not thousands of people, directly or indirectly, including victims. Her recommendation says that these offences “should be prosecuted exclusively in civilian criminal courts in all cases.” There is an exemption if it takes place outside of Canada. I personally have more confidence in that report today than in what has been brought before me. That is the reason.