Mr. Speaker, in my view, the questioning should stay focused, without naming particular individuals, on the policy of this government and the federal government, and how people, who are sentenced to incarceration, are dealt with. It is a raging debate, it has been for many years, as to whether or not the intent is for punitive measures or for a measure more toward rehabilitation. The federal legislation contains a line such as saying "the least restrictive measures of incarceration" should be used as much as possible. Even federal legislation points in that direction. The debate, in my opinion, is not so much about whether or not Members should be restricting their questioning. I do not think that is the case. Even the freedom of speech, in any definition, has restrictions on it, but the points can be raised and the focus can be clear. It could be done without naming particular individuals. By questioning the legislation and the way in which we carry out our respective mandates and the kind of policies that the federal government and this government follows in regard to incarceration and institutionalizing inmates. Thank you.
Stephen Kakfwi on Question 263-12(3): Responsibility Of Education Fees For Inmates
In the Legislative Assembly on February 18th, 1993. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 263-12(3): Responsibility For Education Fees For Inmates
Question 263-12(3): Responsibility Of Education Fees For Inmates
Revert Back To Item 5: Oral Questions
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