Environmental Protesters Could Face Charges For Action in Ottawa
Jared Church
October 29, 2009
Protesters were physically pulled from the question period in Ottawa on Monday when they voiced their opinions over Bill C-311. Left bloodied and bruised, the young activists were shocked that their strictly vocal protest could entice such a physical milieu.
The police are now involved and the activists could face charges.
In Canada, we elect members of parliament to represent us in government. These representatives are expected to listen and respond to the concerns of their constitutes.
Occasionally this system falters and voices are unintentionally or intentionally muted. In these circumstances, individuals seek more direct routes for political expression. This could be in the form of a letter writing campaign or a more public display like the incident on Monday.
Politically active citizens keep the ideas of democracy alive by bringing issues forward into the public sphere.
But what is the price of political activism?
In some extreme cases, citizens are arrested for being too disruptive. The police can deem their actions dangerous to the public. Citizens who take part in actions that are deemed aggressive or disruptive, by law enforcement officers, are often charged and eventually receive a criminal record for their behaviour.
Erasing this record requires applying for a pardon. The Canadian Government grants pardons for summary offences after three years of the individual completing the sentence handed down by the courts. For indictable offences, this period could last up to 5 years.
The pardon application process can be an unnecessary burden. Most individuals with a criminal record are looking for the quickest and least painful method of retrieving a Canadian pardon. Express Pardons offers a 5 month guaranteed service. This is the fastest way to clear your name in Canada.
A political activist may feel passionate about the circumstances surrounding their arrest, but living with a criminal record is unnecessary.
For more general information surrounding the pardon process or for a free consultation, call toll-free 1-866-416-6772.
The police are now involved and the activists could face charges.
In Canada, we elect members of parliament to represent us in government. These representatives are expected to listen and respond to the concerns of their constitutes.
Occasionally this system falters and voices are unintentionally or intentionally muted. In these circumstances, individuals seek more direct routes for political expression. This could be in the form of a letter writing campaign or a more public display like the incident on Monday.
Politically active citizens keep the ideas of democracy alive by bringing issues forward into the public sphere.
But what is the price of political activism?
In some extreme cases, citizens are arrested for being too disruptive. The police can deem their actions dangerous to the public. Citizens who take part in actions that are deemed aggressive or disruptive, by law enforcement officers, are often charged and eventually receive a criminal record for their behaviour.
Erasing this record requires applying for a pardon. The Canadian Government grants pardons for summary offences after three years of the individual completing the sentence handed down by the courts. For indictable offences, this period could last up to 5 years.
The pardon application process can be an unnecessary burden. Most individuals with a criminal record are looking for the quickest and least painful method of retrieving a Canadian pardon. Express Pardons offers a 5 month guaranteed service. This is the fastest way to clear your name in Canada.
A political activist may feel passionate about the circumstances surrounding their arrest, but living with a criminal record is unnecessary.
For more general information surrounding the pardon process or for a free consultation, call toll-free 1-866-416-6772.
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