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===What is criminal Law=== | ===What is criminal Law=== | ||
Criminal laws make it illegal for someone to hurt or steal from other people. People who are accused of breaking the criminal law are taken to court by the government. | Criminal laws make it illegal for someone to hurt or steal from other people. People who are accused of breaking the criminal law are taken to court by the government. | ||
===Role of Police in Canada=== | ===Role of Police in Canada=== | ||
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A police officer’s duty is to protect the people in the community. In Canada, the police have to obey the law. If you believe a police officer is not obeying the rules of their role you can make a complaint. | A police officer’s duty is to protect the people in the community. In Canada, the police have to obey the law. If you believe a police officer is not obeying the rules of their role you can make a complaint. | ||
To make a complaint about the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) call 1.800.665.6878 or visit www.cpc-cpp.gc.ca. To make a complaint about police in B.C., contact the Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner at www.opcc.bc.ca | To make a complaint about the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) call 1.800.665.6878 or visit [http://www.cpc-cpp.gc.ca www.cpc-cpp.gc.ca]. To make a complaint about police in B.C., contact the Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner at [http://https://www.opcc.bc.ca/complainant/how_to_file_a_complaint.html https://www.opcc.bc.ca/complainant/how_to_file_a_complaint.html]. | ||
===What to do if the police stop your car=== | ===What to do if the police stop your car=== | ||
===Police at your house=== | |||
===What if you see a crime happening=== | |||
===What if a crime happens to you=== | |||
===A witness in court=== | |||
===Innocent until proven guilty=== | |||
===[Arrest=== | |||
===Going to court=== | |||
===Help for victims and witnesses=== | |||
==About this fact sheet== | ==About this fact sheet== | ||