Police Services Board Challenged In Court

09/12/2023

The Ottawa Police Services Board has been challenged in court concerning its public participation rules:

Ottawa’s Police Services Board is being accused of violating the charter rights of local residents in a new lawsuit over controversial by-laws adopted by the civilian police oversight body earlier this year, changes community groups say limits public participation and silences critics.

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The lawsuit, which is being brought forward on behalf of several community groups and local residents – including advocacy groups that focus on anti-Black racism, such as 613-819 Black Hub and the Black Student Leader’s Association – accuses the Ottawa Police Services Board of using sneaky procedural rules to keep critical voices away from police board meetings.

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