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 […]
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 […]