The RCMP watchdog has launched a systemic investigation of the British Columbia unit that polices anti\u002Dlogging and pipeline protests, just as a proposed…
The statement of claim says RCMP officers made pre-emptive arrests without due process, and assaulted, pushed, dragged and forcefully detained people.
“They were completely blocked access to witnessing arrests and detentions, from witnessing extractions of individuals from Fairy Creek,” she said. Last September, a B.C. Supreme Court justice refused to extend the Fairy Creek injunction, saying police enforcement at the site led to serious infringements of civil liberties including freedom of the press. That decision was overturned on appeal.
The RCMP’s Community-Industry Response Group was formed in 2017 to provide a co-ordinated response to public order events related to large-scale, resource-based industrial projects in British Columbia. “In cases where member conduct is of serious concern, the matter will be forwarded to the Chairperson for consideration of further action.”
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