Cameras in the courthouse decision to be released
On January 28th, the Supreme Court of Canada released decisions in the companion cases of Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, et al. v. Attorney General of Quebec, et al. and Canadian Broadcasting […]
BCCLA and Amnesty International Canada make final submissions in the Afghan Public Interest Hearing
The BCCLA and Amnesty International Canada filed their final written submissions to the Military Police Complaints Commission, which has been investigating conduct related to the transfer of prisoners by the […]
BCCLA files complaint against media relations officers involved in Buddy Tavares incident
RCMP spokespersons released unsupported allegations that Buddy Tavares, who was recorded on video being kicked in the head by an RCMP officer, was involved in a “domestic violence situation”. Read […]
Liberal leadership candidates asked if they’ll protect rights and freedoms in B.C.
Liberal leadership candidates asked if they’ll protect rights and freedoms in B.C. The BCCLA has issued a survey to provincial Liberal leadership candidates to find out where they stand on […]
BCCLA joins national call to end drug war
The BCCLA has joined a national call welcoming and endorsing the Global Commission on Drug Policy’s report. The report recommends political leaders adopt evidence and rights-based approaches to drug policy, […]
BCCLA calls for independent review in VPD shooting
The BCCLA is calling for a special prosecutor to review the decision not to lay criminal charges against the Vancouver Police Department officer involved in the Paul Boyd shooting. Boyd […]
BCCLA to Ombudsman: Investigate Coroner’s resignation
The B.C. Civil Liberties Association is asking B.C.’s Ombudsperson’s office to investigate the sudden resignation of the province’s Chief Coroner. The Association is concerned that political interference in the independent […]
BCCLA to argue internet free speech case in Supreme Court
Ottawa – On Tuesday, December 7, 2010, the BCCLA will argue before the Supreme Court of Canada in the case of Crookes v. Newton that the owners of websites generally […]
Rights groups condemn handling of child soldier detainees
Association (BCCLA) and Amnesty International Canada call on the Department of National Defence to take immediate action to bring its policies and practices regarding children apprehended in course of military […]
BCCLA demands RCMP retract misleading release
The BCCLA says that a North Vancouver woman who alleged that she was assaulted by an RCMP officer was further victimised by an RCMP press release. The release misstated several […]