Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The wording used in the bill is very, very similar to the wording used in the Criminal Code because of the fact that there is a significant body of case law interpreting the wording used: "attempt" or "threatening to use violence." It was felt that that was the best place to draw the wording from. There is a tremendous amount of case law dealing with the area of firearms prohibition and the wording contained in the bill is taken directly from that section. So I can advise the Member that there are many cases and a relatively clear understanding of those words, in terms of words being traditionally considered. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Ms. Macpherson on Bill 32: An Act To Amend The Legislative Assembly And Executive Council Act, No. 2
In the Legislative Assembly on June 13th, 1995. See this statement in context.
Bill 32: An Act To Amend The Legislative Assembly And Executive Council Act, No. 2
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
June 12th, 1995
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Macpherson
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