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Canadian Theatre Chain Sued for Abusive Search

Posted by kdawson on from the get-a-detector dept.

An anonymous reader writes "A Canadian theater chain has been sued for an abusive search for camcording equipment. A Montreal woman is seeking $60,000 in damages for the search, which comes after the Canadian government caved to US pressure and enacted anti-camcording legislation."

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  1. Calm Yourselves by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Informative

    This search has nothing to do with the Canadian government but theatre owners. The infamous Bill C-59 (http://www2.parl.gc.ca/HousePublications/Publicat ion.aspx?DocId=2993072&Language=e&Mode=1&File=24) is not law yet and gives no additional rights for anyone to search anyone for anything.

    Even if C-59 was passed, which is not likely, no one would ever see jail time over it. Good luck proving an intent to distribute the recording and no judge in Canada would ever put anyone away for even a day for a non-violent offense with a maximum sentence of only 2 years.

    Once again, this is simply theatre owners reacting to intense industry pressure. This is not a story about the oppressive Canadian government.

  2. Re:Use technology to not inconvenience her by PhrostyMcByte · · Score: 4, Informative

    Anyone wondering what he's talking about should check out these examples.