BCCLA demands Commissioner reopen Boyd investigation
The BCCLA is demanding that the Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner (OPCC) re-open their review of the Paul Boyd shooting investigation after a shocking video of the shooting was […]
BCCLA to argue for protection of open court principle at the Supreme Court of Canada
Ottawa – On Thursday, May 10, 2012, the BCCLA will present oral arguments before the Supreme Court of Canada in A.B. v. Bragg. The BCCLA is an intervener in the […]
Wright father asks for review of RCMP failures in son’s death
The file on the shooting death of Alvin Wright at the hands of Langley RCMP is under review again. The Police Complaint Commissioner wrote in his last report: “Should further […]
BCCLA calls on School Board to throw out rights violating devices
The B.C. Civil Liberties Association is insisting that the Vancouver School Board remove 33 “Mosquito” noise devices that target children from schools across the city. The devices emit a loud […]
BCCLA President wins award
The BCCLA is pleased to announce that BCCLA Board President Robert Holmes, Q.C. is the 2012 winner of the Trial Lawyers Association of B.C.’s Bar Award, which honours members of […]
Rio Theatre wins fight for equal entertainment rights
The BCCLA congratulates the Rio Theatre on succeeding in its fight to ensure the government does not favour one form of entertainment over another in awarding liquor licenses. Corrine Lea, […]
Supreme Court of Canada to rule on freedom of expression in defamation cases
Ottawa – On Wednesday, April 18, the Supreme Court of Canada will be rendering its decisions in two cases: Richard C. Breeden, et al. v. Conrad Black, et al. and […]
BC Civil Liberties Association turns 50!
Media Advisory: BC Civil Liberties Association turns 50! …and Vancouver is invited to the party! For five decades, the BCCLA has been a vanguard in the fight for civil and […]
Supreme Court to Rule on Warrantless Wiretaps
Ottawa – On Friday, April 13, 2012, the Supreme Court of Canada will issue its decision in R. v. Tse, a case concerning the constitutionality of warrantless wiretaps conducted by […]
BC Civil Liberties Association opens office in Northern BC
The BCCLA is proud to announce the opening of their first satellite office in Prince George, British Columbia. The office will be staffed by volunteers and will assist members of […]
