BCCLA expresses serious concerns over selective leaking of intelligence information
The BCCLA wrote to the Minister of Justice and the Minister of Public Safety today about a recent government leak of purported intelligence information implicating two Canadians in a terrorist […]
Whispers and innuendo
Today, the BCCLA wrote to the Minister of Justice and the Minister of Public Safety about a recent government leak of purported intelligence information implicating two Canadians in a terrorist […]
A hit, a very palpable hit
Good news from the Federal Court this morning. As those of you who have been following our work at the Military Police Complaints Commission (MPCC) may recall, the Department of […]
Organizations ask Premier to intervene in Missing Women’s Commission
20 of the 21 non-government parties granted standing in the Missing Women Inquiry, along with the families of 17 of the missing and murdered women, have written to ask the […]
Williams Lake mom alleges RCMP assault on handcuffed daughter
The BCCLA is again calling for an independent investigation after allegations against Williams Lake RCMP by local indigenous family. The mother of 17-year-old Jamie Haller says that her daughter was […]
Inquiry’s secret applications, secret discussions with police must end
The BCCLA is demanding the end of secret applications for standing and secret discussions between police, government and staff of the Missing Women Commission of Inquiry. Last week, another police […]
Rights groups criticize government “most wanted” lists
In a statement issued today, the BCCLA and other rights groups express their deep concerns about the government‟s use of “most wanted” lists to enlist the public in tracking down […]
Second verse, same as the first
Last week, the Security Intelligence Review Committee (SIRC) published a declassified version of its review into CSIS’s role in interviewing Afghan detainees. Shortly following media reports in early 2010 that […]
Torture evidence should not be used against Canadians
In a letter sent today to Minister of Justice Robert Nicholson, the BCCLA calls on him to ensure that Canadian citizens are protected against foreign prosecutions relying on evidence derived […]
No complicity in torture
Today, the BCCLA sent a letter to Minister of Justice Robert Nicholson, urging him to ensure that Canadian citizens are protected against foreign prosecutions relying on evidence derived from torture. […]