BCCLA releases arrest app for iPhone and Android
Canadians can now access their basic rights on arrest, search and detention via their mobile phones. The BCCLA has partnered with two volunteer developers to release a free app for […]
Civil Liberties and Human Rights Groups United in Opposition to Bill S-7 (Combating Terrorism Act)
Representatives from civil liberties and human rights groups will testify before the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security on Wednesday, November 28 and Monday, December 3 to express […]
New report critical of Missing Women Inquiry issued weeks before Inquiry’s deadline
A new report that labels the Missing Women Commission of Inquiry (MWCI) a failure has been released by three leading BC human rights organizations just weeks before the Commissioner delivers […]
Crown uses discredited Dziekanski use of force expert to overrule investigators in Wright case
For the second time in months, the Criminal Justice Branch is being questioned for their choice of “experts” to rely on in refusing to approve criminal charges against police. Yesterday, […]
BCCLA and UBCIC call for release of Wright video and expert report
The BC Civil Liberties Association and the Union of BC Indian Chiefs are calling for the release of the full investigation file relied on by the Crown in refusing to […]
Court strikes down BC Government’s gag law on pre-campaign political ads
The BCCLA is pleased to report that the BC Court of Appeal unanimously rejected the BC Government’s latest attempt at gagging third parties from advertising about political issues. The government had […]
BC Court of Appeal to rule on fairness in sentencing
Vancouver – On Friday, November 2, 2012, the BC Court of Appeal will deliver its decision in R. v. Whaling. This case involves the retrospective application of the Abolition of […]
Police refuse to confirm major purchases are rights violating devices
The BC Civil Liberties Association has confirmed that both the RCMP and Vancouver Police Departments have made major purchases from Dyplex Communications, the Canadian distributor for Datong, manufacturers of a […]
BCCLA demands watchdog investigate RCMP actions against critic
New information in unsealed court documents has the BCCLA demanding an investigation into the RCMP for seizing the computers of a man who says he was helping unhappy RCMP members […]
BCCLA successful in unsealing warrant materials
The BCCLA’s lawyers have been successful in unsealing the secret “Information to Obtain” affidavit materials used to get a search warrant against a prominent RCMP critic in North Vancouver. The […]
