Liberal MP’s bill would make citizen’s arrests more flexible

Political | 207110 hits | Jul 24 6:19 pm | Posted by: Proculation

Mr. Volpe’s bill, tabled in the House of Commons last month, calls for a less strict definition of what is reasonable force in pursuit of a citizen’s arrest. It was the invisible eye of the camera that helped David Chen, who owns the Lucky Moose, spot

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by Proculation
Sun Jul 25, 2010 1:27 am
I think that's a good thing, coming from a Liberal.

I knew that law, section 494 of the CC. But I didn't know you could be arrested when you do it depending of the type of arrest.
by Bodah
Sun Jul 25, 2010 1:50 am
Sounds great.

To bad it wont work in Caledonia, Ontario.
by Proculation
Sun Jul 25, 2010 2:19 am
The owner of the shop who arrested the guy was accused of kidnapping and carrying a concealed weapon because he had a boxcutter on his belt ! Those two charges were dropped but come on ! Kidnapping ! He arrested the guy and called the police. The only problem is that he caught him one hour after when he came back and that he had to used force. When you arrest a thief who tries to get away, you HAVE to use force to control him.

I think he will be acquitted. But an amendment to that law to clarify it is a great idea.
by KorbenDeck
Sun Jul 25, 2010 4:37 am
Will be calling my MP to tell him to support this bill

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