Mahsi. The judicial system is another arm of this government and as a Minister of Justice I cannot tell the chief judge or judge what to do with respect to sentencing. I have to respect their decision. The final decision lies with the judges. There’s a federal law that they have to follow as well. There are various aspects of independent cases. So I cannot interfere as Justice Minister on those decisions that are made. The final decisions are made by the judges. Mahsi.
Jackson Lafferty on Question 409-16(5): Sentencing Of Violent Offenders
In the Legislative Assembly on February 8th, 2011. See this statement in context.
Question 409-16(5): Sentencing Of Violent Offenders
Oral Questions (Reversion)
February 7th, 2011
Monfwi
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