BCCLA congratulates AG for probing aboriginal jury issue
The BCCLA has received notice from B.C.‟s Attorney General that he will investigate whether aboriginal people are adequately represented on B.C.‟s jury pool list. Research by the BCCLA following revelations […]
BCCLA asks government to reject forced HIV testing law
The BCCLA is urging the provincial government and opposition to reject a private member’s bill that proposes court ordered HIV testing where emergency workers are exposed to body fluids. The […]
BCCLA asks AG whether people on reserve excluded from jury lists
The BCCLA is asking B.C.’s Attorney General to investigate whether or not current Sheriff policy is excluding on-reserve aboriginal communities from the jury pool. Indian and Northern Affairs Canada stopped […]
Missing Women Inquiry participant groups to respond to funding decision
The BCCLA will join grassroots downtown eastside groups at a press conference Wednesday to announce the formal response of community groups to the refusal of the Attorney General to fund […]
BCCLA condemns province’s forfeiture scheme as unconstitutional
The BCCLA says that new amendments passed recently by the Province of B.C. to limit, and in some cases entirely avoid, judicial oversight of property seizures likely won‟t survive a […]
BCCLA welcomes end of police self investigation in B.C.
The BCCLA welcomed the news that the provincial government would be announcing long-delayed legislation ending the system of police self investigation in B.C. The legislation is expected this afternoon. Two […]
Media availability: Aboriginal Title and Rights experts, speaking in Vancouver on May 11th
Vancouver, B.C. – On May 11th, the BC Civil Liberties Association is recognizing Grand Chief Stewart Phillip for bringing critical attention to police accountability, equality, and addiction issues in both […]
BCCLA to challenge criminalization of safe injection facility at Supreme Court of Canada
Ottawa – On Thursday, May 12 the BCCLA will argue before the Supreme Court of Canada in PHS Community Services Society v. Canada (Attorney General) and Vancouver Area Network of […]
Class-Action Lawsuit Launched Against District of Mission’s “Grow Op” Inspections
The BCCLA is supporting residents of the District of Mission who have launched a class-action lawsuit against the District for violations of their rights under the District’s Controlled Substance Property […]
Press Conference Announcing: Launch of Class-Action Lawsuit Against District of Missions’ “Grow-Op” Inspections
Vancouver – On Wednesday, May 4, 2011, the B.C. Civil Liberties Association will be holding a press conference announcing the launch of a class-action lawsuit brought by residents of Mission, […]
