BCCLA challenges “laughable” ban on free speech by Prince Rupert school board
Unconstitutional school board ban on t-shirts displaying Charter of Rights descends into farce VANCOUVER – The BCCLA is calling on the Prince Rupert School District (No. 052) to reverse its […]
BC Court of Appeal to hear arguments on voter ID law
Vancouver – The BC Court of Appeal will be hearing arguments on February 4-6, 2013 in Henry v. Canada. The court will consider whether changes to federal voting laws requiring […]
BC Court of Appeal to hear arguments on authority to call public hearings to investigate alleged police misconduct
Vancouver – The BC Court of Appeal will be hearing arguments on January 30 and 31, 2013 in Florkow and London v. Police Complaint Commissioner. This case arises from the […]
RCMP officer on trial for assault on First Nations teenage girl
The BCCLA has learned that Williams Lake RCMP Constable Andy Yung is currently on trial in relation to an incident where a 17 year old First Nations girl was punched […]
BCCLA to argue at Supreme Court of Canada on appropriate use of sniffer dogs
Ottawa – The BCCLA will be appearing at the Supreme Court of Canada on Tuesday, January 22, 2013, to argue in R. v. Chehil and R. v. MacKenzie. These cases […]
BCCLA to argue at Supreme Court of Canada for fairness in sentencing
Ottawa – The BCCLA will be appearing at the Supreme Court of Canada on Friday, January 18, 2013, to argue in R. v. Pham. This case deals with the question […]
Supreme Court of Canada to rule on use of criminal forfeiture
Ottawa – On Thursday, January 17, the Supreme Court of Canada will release its decision in Her Majesty the Queen v. Alphide Manning, a case involving the seizure of a […]
BCCLA hiring events & special projects volunteers
The BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) is seeking three individuals to work with the association as Events and Special Projects Interns for a four month term from February 15, 2013- […]
BCCLA calls public exclusion from Enbridge hearings “potentially unlawful”
Human rights organization asks National Energy Board to respect Supreme Court of Canada decisions and open hearings to public Vancouver – As the public hearings into the Enbridge Northern Gateway […]
The BCCLA is hiring a new lawyer!
The BCCLA is looking for a lawyer for a contract position of at least a year as Counsel or Senior Counsel with our legal department. The position starts in February […]
