A highly anticipated case about border officials demanding passwords for electronic devices came in with a bang and went out with hardly a peep. Alain Philippon was arrested in March 2015 for refusing to provide a password to his Blackberry … Read More
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Health and Human Rights in Prison: The Need for Prison-Based Needle and Syringe Programs
Posted onDuring 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 told us, not for punishment. That simple statement stuck with … Read More
BCCLA hiring for Staff Counsel (Litigation) Positions, including Acting Litigation Director
Posted onThe 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 will remain open until filled, which will not be before … Read More
Stingray surveillance: more of the story
Posted onAfter 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”. Stingrays (also known as “IMSI Catchers” or “Cell-Site Simulators”) intercept … Read More
We’re hiring for a Staff Counsel (Policy)!
Posted onThe 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. Applications close on September 16, 2016. Apply here. About us: … Read More
In memory of Elayne Shapray
Posted onWe 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. 30, 1946, in Montreal; Elayne died on May 2, 2016, … Read More
Water is Life
Posted on110. 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 as new research out of UBC shows, the bulk of … Read More
We did it!
Posted onYou 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, we hit $75,000! We continue to be floored by the … Read More
Where Did the Stingray Inquiry Go?
Posted onThe Inquiry into the Vancouver Police Department’s (VPD) records on surveillance devices known as “Stingrays” has been scuttled. “Stingrays”, also known as “IMSI Catchers” are devices that mimic cell phone towers to intercept information about and from cell phones in … Read More
Victory: deportation is not entertainment
Posted onIn 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 victory. Amidst sustained public outcry and a finding by the … Read More
