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OTTAWA -- The RCMP will no longer allow Mounties to investigate themselves in cases involving serious injury or death of suspects, RCMP Commissioner William Elliott said on Thursday.

 

The Mounties will refer cases to outside police forces, or provincial or federal review agencies, Mr. Elliott told a news conference at RCMP headquarters.

 

"The RCMP must strive to be as open and transparent as possible and fully accountable for its actions," Mr. Elliott said.