Do you agree with a Toronto judge's criticisms of the G20?

A recent case has prompted a Toronto judge to make critical remarks about the police working at last year's G20 summit, CBC News reports.
 
The case in question involved Michael Puddy, a London, Ont., resident who was pushed to the ground, cuffed and held in custody for two days after he took part in a peaceful protest at the G20.

Puddy was eventually charged with obstructing police, concealing a weapon and possession of a prohibited weapon, on account of a 15-centimetre knife police said was attached to his belt at the time of the protest.

The first two charges against Puddy were dismissed three months ago. On Thursday Puddy was found not guilty on the third charge.

Justice Melvyn Green accepted Puddy's defence, and also deemed his arrest "completely unjustified."
 
Green's judgment contained further criticisms of the police tactics. "The only organized or collective physical aggression at that location that evening was perpetrated by police," he wrote.

Lawyers say the Ontario Court of Justice ruling will not set a precedent, but it will help to bolster defence arguments in future G20-related cases.

Do you agree or disagree with the judge's criticisms? Will his ruling have an impact on future cases? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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