Ontario’s police watchdog says it is not currently investigating allegations that police officers assaulted a lawyer at an Oshawa courthouse. The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) issued a statement, saying its organization is “alarmed” by the reported use of serious force by officers against Riley at the Oshawa courthouse. “Any incident involving the alleged use of force against counsel in a courthouse raises serious concerns about the rule of law and administration of justice. Lawyers must be able to represent their clients and attend court without fear of intimidation or violence,” read the statement. Legal organizations, including the Criminal Lawyers’ Association, have called for an independent investigation into what happened, saying lawyers must be able to work safely in Ontario’s courthouses.