My question concerns the judicial system when we refer to zero tolerance towards violence. I know that when an offense is committed, normally police officers have probable grounds to arrest that person. If we were to adopt such a policy, does that compel the RCMP to not tolerate any violence? If violence is reported, then there are no questions asked? They arrest the person, investigate and if the report is frivolous -- regardless of whether the person did anything -- they are locked up in jail because of that policy being adopted. I would go further by asking whether the policy would have an impact on judgments being made by judges? That was my concern.
Samuel Gargan on Committee Motion 12-12(4): To Adopt Recommendation 8, Carried
In the Legislative Assembly on November 24th, 1993. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 12-12(4): To Adopt Recommendation 8, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
November 24th, 1993
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Samuel Gargan Deh Cho
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