I take Senator Ryan's point regarding those at the bottom of the ladder such as those cared for by the Simon Community and others. Since nobody is above the law, nobody is beneath it. The law must be fair and humane to people in such circumstances and should not simply regard them as problems. However, at the same time the scales of justice must be held evenly because families of victims suddenly deprived of their loved ones cannot be told it was due to a medical mishap. They need justice to be administered from their perspective in a full and comprehensive manner. We should not forget this.