Jun
16
2009
BC Supreme Court: Braidwood has authority to rule on RCMP misconduct
Author: Chris MaughanFour of the RCMP officers under scrutiny at the public inquiry into the death of Robert Dziekanski have failed in their attempts to prevent retired judge Thomas Braidwood from releasing his report. The officers alleged that Commissioner Braidwood did not have the authority to cast blame.
Arne Silverman, a judge of the B.C. Supreme Court, found that Justice Braidwood had treated the officers fairly during the proceedings and, according to the BC Public Inquiry Act, has the authority to make findings of misconduct.
Check out the article in the Vancouver Sun.
Tags: Braidwood Inquiry, Death In Custody, RCMP, Robert Dziekanski


