A police officer approaches a home where he knows a person is being held against their wishes.He has received information from a neighbour that a person has a weapon and is yelling threats of harm to the hostage.The police enter the dwelling without a search warrant due to changes in which bill?

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Bill C-3, also known as the Protecting Canadians from Online Crime Act, introduced changes to the Criminal Code that allow law enforcement officers to enter a dwelling without a search warrant in situations where they have reasonable grounds to believe that someone inside is in urgent need of assistance. This includes situations involving threats of harm or violence. Therefore, in the scenario described, the police officer could enter the dwelling without a search warrant under the provisions of Bill C-3.

A Police Officer Approaches a Home Where He Knows a Person