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 […]
Supreme Court of Canada to rule in Aboriginal sentencing cases
Ottawa – On Friday, March 23, 2012, the Supreme Court of Canada will deliver its decisions in R. v. Ladue and R. v. Ipeelee, two companion cases dealing with the […]
Alvin Wright’s father issues statement, holding media availability
The father of Langley RCMP shooting victim Alvin Wright has issued a statement about the recent report of the Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner. He will be available for […]
Alvin Wright’s father asks for time before commenting on RCMP review
The father of Langley RCMP shooting victim Alvin Wright is asking media for some time to review the decision of the Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner (“PCC”) not to […]
OPCC: Mentally ill man killed by “inattentionally blind” police officer
The BCCLA is questioning a five year delay, and unusual expert evidence, in a new report that again clears the VPD in the shooting of Illustrator Paul Boyd. Boyd was […]
BCCLA to argue at Supreme Court of Canada police should not be involved in choosing jurors
Ottawa – This week, the Supreme Court of Canada will hear a series of cases involving police gathering information about potential jurors on behalf of Crown prosecutors. Yumnu v. H.M.Q., […]
BCCLA calls for clemency for Canadian citizen on death row
The BCCLA wrote to the Montana Board of Pardons and Parole today to support a clemency application filed by Ronald Allen Smith. Mr. Smith is one of only two prisoners […]
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 […]