Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It is my understanding that the federal Minister has instructed his officials to place as the highest priority the introduction, to this session of Parliament, of legislation that would remove drunkenness as a defence, as we have suggested to the Minister on previous occasions and at the national Justice Ministers' meetings four weeks ago. This is what I understand: that the drafting of legislation has been made the highest priority and the Minister expects to introduce it to Parliament in the course of this session. Thank you.
Stephen Kakfwi on Question 120-12(7): Status Of "drunkenness" Defence Used In Court
In the Legislative Assembly on February 21st, 1995. See this statement in context.
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Question 120-12(7): Status Of "drunkenness" Defence Used In Court
Item 6: Oral Questions
February 20th, 1995
Page 208
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