Appendix C: The Work of the Previous Committee
A summary of the activities undertaken by the previous Special Committee on Reforming the Police Act during the 41st Parliament.
Appendix C: The Work of the Previous Committee
A Special Committee on Reforming the Police Act was first appointed on July 8, 2020, in the 5th Session of the 41st Parliament. This Committee met four times between July and September 2020, beginning with organizational and planning discussions. On August 10, 2020, and September 21, 2020, the Committee received briefings from the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General providing an overview of the Police Act and opportunities for reforming and improving policing in BC.
On September 21, 2020, the Legislative Assembly was dissolved; at dissolution, all business before the Assembly is terminated and parliamentary committees cease to exist. Following the provincial general election in fall 2020, a new Special Committee was appointed at the beginning of the First Session of the 42nd Parliament with the same terms of reference.