Health and Human Rights in Prison: The Need for Prison-Based Needle and Syringe Programs
During the prison law seminar I took in law school, professor and prison justice expert Michael Jackson said something I’ll never forget. People are sent to prison as punishment, he […]
BCCLA hiring for Staff Counsel (Litigation) Positions, including Acting Litigation Director
The BCCLA seeks two lawyers who are passionate about using their legal skills to uphold civil liberties and human rights in Canada. The two positions will commence in October 2016. The positions […]
Stingray surveillance: more of the story
After an immensely frustrating back-n’-forth with the Vancouver Police Department (VPD), we are starting to get at least some information about the VPD’s use of surveillance devices known as “Stingrays”. […]
We’re hiring for a Staff Counsel (Policy)!
The BCCLA seeks a lawyer who is passionate about using their legal skills to uphold civil liberties and human rights in Canada. The position will commence as soon as possible. […]
In memory of Elayne Shapray
We wish to share with our friends and supporters a few words about a tireless advocate, and our friend, Elayne Shapray. Volunteer, activist, spokesperson, and indomitable spirit. Born on Sept. […]
Water is Life
110. That’s how many people died in the Lower Mainland during a one-week heat wave in 2009 – a 40% increase in mortality compared to an average week. And […]
We did it!
You brought us to our goal! What incredible week. In just 6 hours we raced passed our initial goal of $25,000. Then, just over a week after launching our crowdfunder, […]
Where Did the Stingray Inquiry Go?Â
On Monday, July 25, 2016 BCCLA Policy Director Micheal Vonn will be speaking at the International Society for the Reform of Criminal Law conference in Halifax, N.S. Her talk “Neither […]
Victory: deportation is not entertainment
In 2013 the BCCLA joined a coalition of impacted families, human rights groups and community organizers advocating for the cancellation of the “Border Security” reality TV show. Today, we are celebrating […]
Calling for a Public Inquiry on Canada’s transfer of Afghan detainees to torture
Yesterday, human rights lawyer and BCCLA Board Member Paul Champ stood with coalition members from across the country to present an open letter in the House of Commons calling for the […]
