The coalition of community groups claims the board is violating their right to freedom of expression.The group feels new measures and rules set out by the police services board are limiting the ability to raise concerns or question decisions and they believe that the board is trying to silence criticism.
The coalition filed a claim with the Ottawa Small Claims Court on Aug. 6, seeking more than $27,000 in damages.in February after returning to in-person meetings, which included prioritizing new speakers and requiring delegations to submit their planned comments to the board in writing in advance. It also limited public delegations to an hour.
Members of the group filing the claim held a roundtable discussion Monday to answer questions from the public and the media about the lawsuit. One of the plaintiffs is Robin Browne, coordinator of the 613-819 Black Hub, a regular speaker at Ottawa Police Services Board meetings.
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