CCLA presses for action after Toronto police chief comments on Zameer acquittal
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‘Crystal clear’: Toronto police chief accepts, supports Umar Zameer acquittal
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Edinburgh Bonfire Night mayhem: Police officers to launch legal actions against Police Scotland
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