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B.C.’s Special Committee on Reforming the Police Act is now accepting submissions.
Consultation opens on reforming police act
Published 3:20 PST, Mon March 1, 2021
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The Special Committee on Reforming the Police Act is accepting submissions as part of its consultation.
The Legislative Assembly appointed this all-party special committee to undertake an inquiry into policing, including examining the role of police with respect to complex social issues; examining the scope of systemic racism within British Columbia's police agencies; and ensuring consistency of a modernized Police Act with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
"Committee members are considering a broad range of issues pertaining to the public safety continuum," said committee chair Doug Routley. "We are looking forward to engaging with British Columbians and hearing about their views, experiences and solutions for reforming and improving the provision of public safety in B.C."
Deputy chair Dan Davies added: "The committee recognizes that there are complex, systemic challenges and barriers, as well as intersections with many health and social issues. We hope to facilitate the participation of a diverse range of stakeholders on the significant matters before us."
British Columbians are invited to share their input by making a written, audio or video submission by April 30. Following the submission deadline, interested individuals and organizations may be invited to present to the committee. All hearings will be conducted by video/teleconference. The committee is taking a phased approach to its inquiry and additional opportunities to participate will be available at a later stage.
For more details on the committee's consultation, visit www.leg.bc.ca/cmt/rpa or contact the parliamentary committee's office at 250-356-2933 or 1-877-428-8337 (toll-free in B.C.).
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