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flag A BC report found Vancouver police unlawfully blocked media from the 2023 Downtown Eastside encampment site, citing no legal authority and poor oversight.

flag A British Columbia human rights report found the Vancouver Police Department's media exclusion zone during the 2023 Downtown Eastside encampment dismantling was unlawful, as police lacked legal authority to restrict press access. flag Despite police claims of providing media access, evidence including a recorded officer statement confirmed the zone existed. flag The report criticized poor coordination, a conflicted complaint process, and the lack of reforms, recommending bans on media exclusions without judicial approval or credible safety threats. flag The Vancouver Police Department and city have resisted changes that could limit police discretion.

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