Advisory regarding Protest Canada website
It has come to our attention that BCCLA’s logo (as well as a quote and photo of BCCLA’s Senior Counsel) has been included on a website regarding protests against Bill […]
Media Advisory: Ontario’s Highest Court to Hear Ex-Pat Voter Case
Toronto – Tomorrow, the Court of Appeal for Ontario will begin hearing Frank v. AG Canada. This case concerns the right of Canadian citizens to vote in federal elections while […]
BCCLA at United Nations to slam new bill that would turn peaceful protesters into criminals
Rights group invited to Bangkok for expert consultation in UN investigation of political rights violations in the context of natural resource development BANGKOK, Thailand (December 15, 2014) – The BC […]
Media Advisory: SCC to rule on search and seizure of cell phones
Ottawa – On December 11, 2014, the Supreme Court of Canada will release its decision in R. v. Fearon. This case considers whether the power to search incident to a […]
BCCLA applauds decision to drop bogus contempt charges amid uncertainty
VANCOUVER (November 27, 2014) – Josh Paterson, Executive Director of the BC Civil Liberties Association, reacted this afternoon to the decision of the BC Supreme Court to throw out contempt […]
Many Burnaby Mountain arrests may have been illegitimate, says BCCLA
VANCOUVER – A new application to expand the zone from which protesters are prohibited by court order on Burnaby Mountain suggests that many of the nearly 90 arrests made by […]
BCCLA applies to court to allow public access to evidence in criminal case that raises alleged concerns about police tactics
Vancouver – On November 25, 2014, the BCCLA will appear in B.C. Supreme Court to challenge a publication ban and sealing order in a criminal case involving a Surrey couple, […]
PEN Canada, BCCLA, CCLA AND CJFE launch Censorship Tracker
Online tool maps user-submitted reports of censorship across Canada TORONTO, November 20, 2014—In response to the increasing chill on free expression in Canada, PEN Canada, BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA), […]
Supreme Court of Canada to rule on disclosure of Canadians’ private communications to foreign authorities
For immediate release Ottawa – The Supreme Court of Canada will release its decision on Friday, November 14, 2014 in Wakeling et al. v. Canada on behalf of the U.S.A […]
Media Advisory: Supreme Court of Canada to hear mandatory minimum cases
November 6, 2014 For immediate release Ottawa – On November 7, 2014, the Supreme Court of Canada will hear arguments in R. v. Nur; R. v. Charles. These cases are […]
