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Media Advisory April 14, 2008 OPP DETACHMENT DECIDES NOT TO SEND OFFICERS TO THE URANIUM CITIZENS' INQUIRY After discussions with the Major Events Liaison Team (MELT), Inspector Salisbury, of the Perth OPP detachment, has determined that the Citizens' Inquiry into the Impacts of the Uranium Cycle does not require police presence. Two on-duty officers were present at the last hearing in Kingston and this caused concern for most of the people in the audience. Many presenters felt that they were being intimidated and requested that the Inquiry panel to note their concern. MELT spoke about the scope of the four inquiries and made it clear to the Inspector that these events were not protests but an inquiry to gather information about the uranium cycle and its impacts. The organizers of the inquiries have stressed that everyone, pro or con, was welcome to register and make a presentation to the panel members. The panel members would then take the information that they gather and submit their findings to be included in a final report to be presented to the Ontario government. MELT also made it very clear that the organizers of the Community Coalition Against Mining Uranium promote peaceful action and does not endorse violence. Given CCAMU's history, it was recognized that the Citizens' Inquiry was not a public security risk and that no one is in danger by attending the sessions. There are two more sessions to be held over the next two weeks. Peterborough Public Hearing: April 15th, 2008 Go to http://www.uraniumcitizensinquiry.com/index.htm for more information. Contact: Lynn Daniluk 613-267-0539 - end - |
