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 […]
Supreme Court of Canada to rule on police jury-vetting cases
Ottawa – On Friday, December 21, the Supreme Court of Canada will render its decisions in a series of cases involving police gathering information about potential jurors on behalf of […]
Commissioner’s remarks will chill public interest lawyers
The BCCLA is raising concerns that comments in the Missing Women Inquiry report could chill public interest lawyers from asking difficult questions during future public inquiries. In the Executive Summary […]
Supreme Court of Canada will render decisions on constitutionality of the definition of “terrorist activity”
Ottawa – On Friday, December 14, the Supreme Court of Canada will render its decisions in a series of cases involving the constitutionality of certain provisions in the Anti-Terrorism Act. […]
