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 […]
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, […]
