A special prosecutor has been appointed to advise the RCMP in its investigation related to a complaint that was made by Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum.

Dan McLaughlin, communications counsel for the B.C. Prosecution Service, said Richard Fowler, QC has been appointed.

Assistant Deputy Attorney General Peter Juk, QC, received a request for assistance by the RCMP on Sept. 13.

McLaughlin said that the ADAG concluded this was necessary given the nature of the allegations, McCallum91裸聊视频檚 91裸聊视频減osition as a public official in a senior position of authority, and the ongoing public discussion about the change from the RCMP to a municipal force in Surrey.91裸聊视频�

McLaughlin, whose press release provided no context to the subject of the investigation, said the special prosecutor has been appointed to 91裸聊视频渁void any potential for real or perceived improper influence in the administration of justice.91裸聊视频�

Earlier this month McCallum claimed he was 91裸聊视频渞un over by a vehicle91裸聊视频� outside the South Point Save-On-Foods after speaking to a group of residents who were collecting signatures for the Keep the RCMP in Surrey campaign.

McLaughlin declined to release details.

91裸聊视频淎s this matter remains under investigation, neither the BCPS nor the special prosecutor will be making any further comment,91裸聊视频� he told the Now-Leader on Monday.

tom.zytaruk@surreynowleader.com
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