VRD Friday, March 10, 2023
Summary
In the news, just as a class action law suit goes before the courts, the RCMP watchdog has launched an investigation into how the Mounties in B.C. handle environmental protests. The Civilian Review and Complaints Commission has confirmed it will look into E-Division’s Community-Industry Response Group. The move comes as the RCMP are increasingly under fire for the way protesters are removed from anti-longing and anti-pipeline demonstrations. In several such cases, there are strong suggestions the rights of many protesters have been violated during arrests.
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