BCCLA writes to CBSA President expressing concerns about reality TV camera crews accompanying its officers on enforcement actions.
It is our position that the presence of a camera crew violates the privacy rights and potentially threatens the security of these persons. It is furthermore morally repugnant to participate […]
SCC to rule on whether threat of deportation should play role in criminal sentencing
Ottawa – On Thursday, March 14, the Supreme Court of Canada will release its decision in R. v. Pham. This case deals with the question of what factors a court […]
BCCLA writes to Chilliwack School District about distribution of religious materials in public schools
The BCCLA has written a letter to the Chilliwack School District to express concern about a policy that would allow the distribution of religious materials in public schools without parental […]
BCCLA urges Parliament to put a 24-hour limit on warrantless wiretaps
The British Columbia Civil Liberties Association appeared before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights yesterday to demand changes to Bill C-55, which will allow emergency warrantless wiretaps […]
BCCLA reacts to report on over-incarceration of Indigenous people
Vancouver – Josh Paterson, Executive Director of the BC Civil Liberties Association, reacted today to the report to Parliament by Canada’s correctional investigator that Indigenous people account for 23% of […]
BC Court of Appeal to rule on authority to call public hearings to investigate alleged police misconduct
Vancouver – The BC Court of Appeal will release its judgment on March 4, 2013 in Florkow and London v. Police Complaint Commissioner. This case arises from the beating of […]
Right to Die: Gloria Taylor’s family heads to Court of Appeal for death with dignity case
Vancouver – Family members of Gloria Taylor, the 64 year old Kelowna woman who died last year of ALS after a courageous legal battle to change the laws that criminalize […]
Gloria Taylor’s family heads to Court of Appeal for death with dignity case
Vancouver – On Sunday, March 3, 2013, the BCCLA will hold a press conference with family members of Gloria Taylor, the 64 year-old Kelowna woman who died last year of […]
Supreme Court of Canada to release judgment in conspiracy case
Ottawa – The Supreme Court of Canada will release its judgment in R. v. J.F on Friday, March 1. At issue in this case is the alleged offence of aiding […]
BCCLA says new medical marihuana rules will deny medication to the most vulnerable Patients
The British Columbia Civil Liberties Association has called on the federal government to make major changes to the new Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations. The heart of the new program […]
