Toronto police say trespassing law doesn't give power to clear UofT encampment

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TORONTO — Toronto police say they will only take action to clear a pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Toronto in case of emergency or to carry out a court order.

In an update to the Toronto Police Service Board this morning, deputy chief Rob Johnson said"given the manner in which events have unfolded to date," the law on trespassing doesn't give the force legal authority to clear the encampment.

The University of Toronto last week issued a trespassing notice to protesters who set up camp in an area known as King's College Circle and gave them a Monday morning deadline to leave.

 

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