Thank you, Mr. Speaker. At this point in time, the department is putting together an information package for all MLAs summarizing what the federal announcement was. We, in general, support the federal government's attempts to improve the Young Offenders Act. There were a couple of specific areas that they were trying to work on including the area of being more direct or perhaps harsher on some young offenders who may be committing very serious crimes but, in the public eye, not receiving the proper punishment. The other is a move toward restorative justice toward corrections, et cetera. The thrust of the Department of Justice in the NWT is in the area of restorative justice and community justice. It is something the department has been working on for some time. In summary, we, in general, support the federal Minister, Anne McLellan, and we are, at this point in time, gathering information, as I said, and we will be sharing it with Members of the Assembly.
Goo Arlooktoo on Question 512-13(5): Position On Changes To The Young Offenders Act
In the Legislative Assembly on May 21st, 1998. See this statement in context.
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Question 512-13(5): Position On Changes To The Young Offenders Act
Item 6: Oral Questions
May 20th, 1998
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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
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