soner while under detention. In cases of the
worst type the indeterminate sentence would doubtless resolve itself
into detention for life.

At all costs the women and children of the community must be protected
against this class of offender. The evidence of Mr. Hawkins as to this
class is emphatic and very much to the point:--

"Personally I have never yet seen a complete cure in the case of a real
sexual pervert. Years of imprisonment, to my own personal knowledge,
have failed to do any good whatever. Treat them kindly, give them useful
work, and make their lives as pleasant as possible, but never let them
loose on society again. Even if this were done, the trouble with such
individuals is by no means ended, as if it is intended to prevent them
following their beastly tendencies constant unremitting supervision will
be necessary. The average citizen has not the slightest conception of
the utter depths of depravity to which a confirmed male sexual pervert
will descend. Instances of such depravity have occurred to my knowledge.
Many of the men referred to are not fit to live, but it must be
remembered that in many instances the evil tendencies have been
inherited, while in others environment has played a prominent part."

The information placed before the Committee, which is summarized in the
foregoing paragraphs, leads to the conclusion that the requirements of
the position are fairly well covered by the terms of the Prisons Board's
resolution.

SECTION 6.--SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS.

The Committee recommend,--

(1.) That the Crimes Act be amended to provide for the passing
of an indeterminate sentence upon persons convicted of sexual
offences. The Courts to be given full discretion as to whether
the sentence shall be definite or indeterminate.

(2.) That the Prisons Board be vested with the same power of
recommendation for the release on probation or final discharge
of prisoners under an indeterminate sentence as they have now
in regard to all other prisoners.

(3.) That a psychiatrist be appointed to advise the Prisons
Department as to the classification and treatment, and that he
be available to the Courts for the examination, before
sentence, of sexual offenders, or of offenders who are thought
to be irresponsible on account of mental defect.

(4.) That the Prisons Board be advised by the Eugenic Board in
regard to the release on probation or