Activist Roger Clement's Parole Conditions Lessened

Dec 2, 2013

Activist Roger Clement's Parole Conditions Lessened

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Roger Clement was sentenced in 2010 for his part in the firebombing of a Royal Bank branch in Ottawa.  He was released in March 2013, with  parole conditions that had originally prevented him from 'participating in groups or events propagating anarchist ideology, anti-Establishment ideology or civil disobedience'. 

But on Nov. 26 the parole board of Canada removed those restrictions because '"Such vague language...could result in an unacceptable infringement of your rights as a Canadian citizen," . 

However, he is restricted from 'furthering the actions of individuals, groups or movements "advocating violence" to achieve their aims.' and associating with people involved in criminal activity as well as a short list of specific activists. 

References:

ACAB #5, January 2011 issue of the Guelph ABC newsletter

http://www.sunnewsnetwork.ca/sunnews/canada/archives/2013/12/20131202-145622.html

http:.//montreal.mediacoop.ca/audio/panel-support-political-prisoners/6804