Border privacy handbook launched with workshop at UBC law
The BCCLA is launching at a workshop at UBC Law School. a new handbook that helps people keep their information confidential when crossing the border. Â The handbook and workshop are […]
Failings in police shooting investigation why civilian investigation essential
The BCCLA is concerned that critical issues in a 2009 police shooting were apparently not canvassed thoroughly by police investigators until more than two years after the original incident. The […]
BCCLA calls for reform of liquor rules in the province
The BCCLA is asking the Province to change the Liquor Control and Licensing Act and its regulations to make it possible to enjoy a drink and a movie at the […]
Former B.C. Human Rights Tribunal member appointed new BCCLA Vice President
Well known Vancouver lawyer Lindsay Lyster, has been appointed as the B.C. Civil Liberties Association’s new Vice President. Ms. Lyster served as a member of the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal […]
BCCLA Asks Minister Toews To Clarify whether Canadian Privacy Commissioners are “aligning themselves with child pornographers”
The BCCLA has sent an inquiry to Minister Toews regarding the reports of his comment that critics of telecommunications surveillance bills due to be introduced tomorrow are “aligning themselves with […]
BCCLA argues in HIV transmission and exposure cases at the Supreme Court of Canada
Ottawa – On Wednesday, February 8, 2012, the BCCLA will argue before the Supreme Court of Canada in Her Majesty the Queen v. Clato Lual Mabior and Her Majesty the […]
Criminally charged RCMP officer represents force at conference
The B.C. Civil Liberties Association is expressing concern that an RCMP officer who took a laptop was immediately removed from service and had to turn in his badge and gun, […]
BCCLA questions CPC independence, openness after Willey video removed
The B.C. Civil Liberties Association is questioning the independence and transparency of the Commission for Public Complaints Against the RCMP after a video of a controversial death in custody was […]
BCCLA police accountability book delivered to BC’s new police accountability agency head
Robert Holmes, Q.C. and David Eby of the BCCLA hand delivered seven copies of the BCCLA’s new book Police-Involved Deaths: The Need for Reform to the head of B.C.’s new […]
BCCLA congratulates RCMP for ending partnership with rogue police force
The BCCLA is congratulating the RCMP for suspending a partnership with an American police department currently being sanctioned by the U.S. Department of Justice. The partnership with the Maricopa County […]
