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The BCCLA is vocal and active in the landscape of social justice, equity, and reform. We are committed to sharing relevant and timely news about the cases we’re involved in by providing expert commentary. Stay informed by connecting with the voices of our community. 

FEATURED COMMENTARY

What’s in Bill C-63, and why we are alarmed

Legislation to develop online protections for privacy, and against harmful online activity has been long-awaited....

Racial profiling law: justice for one man but a system left unaccountable

It’s a rare day when Crown prosecutors admit that a criminal conviction was wrongly decided....

Canada’s Mass Incarceration of Indigenous Peoples – Part 1

Written by Safiyya Ahmad While the BCCLA works towards systemic change in the criminal legal...

From Decriminalization to Recriminalization in BC Drug Policy

In April 2024, the BC government and federal government altered the pilot project for drug...

The Arrest Handbook Series: Privacy, Phones, Protest & Police

When The Arrest Handbook was last updated in 2012, smartphones were still relatively new: the...