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VICTORIA – The provincial government will launch a full public inquiry into the death of Robert Dziekanski and the policy governing the use of Tasers by police in B.C., announced Solicitor General and Public Safety Minister John Les today.
“There are a number of processes that have been launched to date, and we are confident they will be thorough. But it is equally important that we establish an open and integrative review,” said Les. “Public safety and confidence demands a comprehensive and independent look at all of these issues. If B.C. and Canada are to welcome the world to our doorstep, we need to learn from this tragedy and do better.”
An independent commissioner of inquiry will be identified in the near future, and formal terms of reference will be drafted at that time.
It is expected the commissioner of inquiry will commence the review of Taser use policy immediately. The commissioner will also determine the appropriate time to conduct the remainder of the inquiry, taking into account the fact that a homicide investigation is currently underway. A Coroners Inquest is also expected to begin in the spring.
The scope of the public inquiry would include the following:
“This incident has British Columbians, Canadians and people all over the world seeking answers with regard to not only this human tragedy, but how the province welcomes the world to our airport,” said Les. “By calling a full public inquiry, we want everyone to know that all the facts will be put on the table, we will take action based on those facts and we will learn from this tragedy.”
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