Mr. Chairman, I don't bring these things up lightly. I have been a justice of the peace for 15 years. I know there were many cases in front of me in my court. The RCMP would have been just as happy if it had never come to court. On the advice or the authority of the prosecutor, they did go to court. I believe that if we look back in our records of the Territories, you will find that years back when the RCMP had more authority, there was much less crime and fewer repeat offenders. There was more success in the outcome of the court cases. That is my own opinion. I tend to support that opinion very strongly. Thank you.
Vince Steen on Bill 11: Appropriation Act, 1996-97 Department Of Justice
In the Legislative Assembly on May 22nd, 1996. See this statement in context.
Bill 11: Appropriation Act, 1996-97 Department Of Justice
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
May 21st, 1996
Page 553
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