Could Canada have a new superhero?
A new law will empower citizen’s arrests while hopefully discouraging acts of vigilantism.
OTTAWA— From Tuesday’s Globe and Mail
As the federal government drafts legislation to allow more citizen’s arrests, legal experts are warning that any new law must empower citizens while making sure not to encourage outright vigilantism.
“There can be a risk in giving too much power to arrest anyone without appropriately training them as to when that is or isn’t something that should be done,” said Graeme Norton, director of the public-safety program of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association.
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I’m pleased that there will be more power for citizen’s arrest without the danger of reprcussions as was seen in the case with the Toronto shopowner. An ordinary person should be able to defend their themselves, their property and any innocent bystanders, especially if their safety is being threatened. Their concern about vigilates is an interesting thought, although I doubt they have much to worry about. I can’t see an ordinary person hearing about this law and deciding to unlawfully arrest someone they didn’t like. However, if we spot someone running around in a mask and cape, we may have to take another look at this law…