[2] Andrews was moved to bring this bill forward in memory of Zachary Turner, a child whose mother killed him.

The bill seeks to change the Criminal Code of Canada to allow the courts to justify refusing bail to those accused of serious crimes in the name of protecting their children.

In December 2010, Zachary's Bill became law when Governor General David Johnston gave it Royal Assent.

Andrews was re-elected in the 2011 general election, defeating Conservative Senator and former MP Fabian Manning a second time.

[8] Andrews ran for re-election in the 2015 federal election[9] as an independent candidate, but he was defeated by Liberal nominee Ken McDonald.