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 […]
BCCLA calls for appointment of special prosecutor in Wright case
The BCCLA is calling for the appointment of an independent special prosecutor to review the investigation into the injury of a Terrace man during or in close proximity to his […]
Advisory: BCCLA in court on criminal defamation unsealing
Surrey – Tomorrow (Oct. 16), the BCCLA’s legal team will be in Surrey Provincial Court pursuing the unsealing of search warrant Information to Obtain (ITO). The ITO was sworn by […]
Supreme Court of Canada to rule on HIV transmission and exposure cases
Ottawa – On Friday, October 5, 2012, the Supreme Court of Canada will deliver its decisions in Her Majesty the Queen v. Clato Lual Mabior and Her Majesty the Queen […]
BC Court of Appeal to rule on freedom of expression and the B.C. Election Act
BC Court of Appeal to rule on freedom of expression and the B.C. Election Act Vancouver – On Thursday, October 4, 2012, the B.C. Court of Appeal will issue its […]
New book tackles controversies concerning freedom of speech in Canada
Calgary, AB—A new book, including a chapter by the BCCLA’s Policy Director Micheal Vonn, that aims to promote discussion and careful examination of free speech and the limitations we put […]