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Protection of civil rights for citizens in Ontario must be strengthened, former justice J

Protection of civil rights for citizens in Ontario must be strengthened, former justice J

Date3/6/1968
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  • Protection of civil rights for citizens in Ontario must be strengthened, former justice J. C. McRuer emphasized yesterday at press conference as he outlined the main points in the three volume preliminary report of the Royal COmmission on Civil Rights. The 599 recommendations include more control of police powers, compensation for citizens hurt while helping police or wrongfully imprioned, more efficient courts and fairer use of the bail system.
  • Protection of civil rights for citizens in Ontario must be strengthened, former justice J
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Original Toronto Star caption: Protection of civil rights for citizens in Ontario must be strengthened, former justice J. C. McRuer emphasized yesterday at press conference as he outlined the main points in the three volume preliminary report of the Royal COmmission on Civil Rights. The 599 recommendations include more control of police powers, compensation for citizens hurt while helping police or wrongfully imprioned, more efficient courts and fairer use of the bail system.
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