Thank you, Mr Chair. The Minister could ask the Sheriff's officers for more, but essentially, there are times when there are RCMP officers who aren't available in the courtroom to deal with certain circumstances. If there's not a secure custody in the courtroom, then frequently RCMP officers aren't present. If that's the case, then all court security responsibilities fall on the Sheriff's officers. If they're required to detain someone who is convicted or required to arrest someone for good order in the courtroom, the current legislation, there's a gap in the legislation, it doesn't enable them to do that. Judges are requesting -- to be clear, judges are requesting this, and that is the difficulty there. I'm wondering if the department's going to correct this or is looking to correct this, as it could result in some trouble in the future for all parties concerned. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Kieron Testart on Consideration in the Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on June 23rd, 2016. See this statement in context.
Consideration in the Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
June 23rd, 2016
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