BCCLA Police Involved Death publication reviewed by NACOLE
The BCCLA’s book Police Involved Deaths: The Need for Reform was reviewed and recommended by the National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement, an American organization that brings together […]
BCCLA hiring new Executive Director
The BCCLA is hiring a new Executive Director to start in January, 2013. 20120725-Executive-Director
Final report in Afghanistan Public Interest Hearing released
Ottawa – Today, the Military Police Complaints Commission (“MPCC”) released its Final Report following its inquiry into the conduct of the military police relating to the transfer of detainees captured […]
The BCCLA has a New Address
From June 18-22,2012, the BC Civil Liberties Association is moving to a different location. Â Our updated address is: 2nd Floor, 900 Helmcken Street Vancouver, BC V6Z 1B3 Our office phone […]
Families who called RCMP for help left to cope with the consequences
*Update* BCCLA calls for appointment of special prosecutor in Robert Wright case. The Wright case was one of three instances of injury in Northern BC highlighted by the BCCLA in […]
BCCLA to argue at Supreme Court of Canada on freedom of expression and the Anti-Terrorism Act
Ottawa – On Monday, June 11, the Supreme Court of Canada will hear a series of cases involving the constitutionality of certain provisions in the Anti-Terrorism Act. R. v. Khawaja; […]
Prompt response to BCCLA call for review of Boyd case a welcome change in tune
The BCCLA is pleased that the Province and BC’s police oversight bodies have reversed their previously dismissive attitudes towards the organization’s concerns about the Paul Boyd case. On Monday, after […]
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 […]
