Subdiv 1Principle on which court is to act

Subdivision 1—Principle on which court is to act 269NA—Principle on which court is to act (1) The paramount consideration of the court in determining whether to release a defendant under this Division, or the conditions of a licence, must be to protect the safety of the community (whether as individuals or in general). (2) The paramount consideration of the safety of the community outweighs the principle that restrictions on the defendant's freedom and personal autonomy should be kept to a minimum.