If there is a mandatory minimum sentence for any offence, it means a judge has less discretion on how you should be sentenced. (michaeldyck.ca)
A good rule of privilege would be one which gives each party an opportunity to attack or defend the claim of privilege and gives judges less discretion in according privilege than some have exercised in the past. (religion-online.org)
Bishops will have much less discretion on how to handle these cases. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)