STATEMENT FROM MP SHELLY GLOVER REGARDING VINCE LI BEING GRANTED UNESCORTED VISITS
"February 28, 2014 - Canadians expect that their justice system will focus on protecting the rights of victims and safeguarding the public from high-risk individuals.
The decision by the Manitoba government not to object to any of the recommendations made to grant Vince Li additonal freedoms, including unescorted trips into Selkirk is an insult not only to the family of Tim McLean but to all law-abiding Manitobans. Today, our Conservative Government is firmly calling on the province of Manitoba to immediately appeal this insensitive decision.
As a mother, a police officer and a member of the Government that is focused on protecting public safety and the rights of victims, I would like to offer my sincere condolences to Carol de Delley and the entire family of Tim McLean during this difficult time.
Our Conservative Government has introduced the Not Criminally Responsible Reform Act, which will protect the public from high-risk offenders, make public safety a paramount consideration for the Review Boards considering these cases, and will ensure that the safety of victims is always considered when decisions are made about people found Not Criminally Responsible.
While the opposition continues to play politics on this issue, our Government is addressing the challenges of mental illness in the criminal justice system, as well as protecting and respecting the rights of victims and their families.
The provincial decision to grant Mr. Li unescorted trips is wrong. We call upon Manitoba's Attorney General Andrew Swan to appeal this decision immediately."
