What Happens If You Don’t Provide Your Cellphone Password to Border Agents?Â
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 […]
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”. […]
Coalition Calls Federal Plan for National Inquiry too Vague
(Coast Salish Territory/Vancouver, B.C. – August 3, 2016) Today a Coalition on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls responded to the Federal Government’s announcement of the national Inquiry. The […]
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. […]
BCCLAÂ reacts to court ruling that pair charged with terrorism offenses were entrapped by the RCMP
VANCOUVER (July 29, 2016) – Today, the B.C. Civil Liberties Association reacted to a B.C. Supreme Court ruling that the RCMP entrapped two Surrey residents who were convicted of placing a […]
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. […]
BCCLA Statement on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Inquiry
As organizations and human rights experts, we are deeply concerned by the draft Terms of Reference for the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls in Canada, […]
Media Advisory: Supreme Court to rule on constitutionality of criminal sentencing law
July 20, 2016 For immediate release Ottawa – Tomorrow, Thursday July 21, 2016, the Supreme Court of Canada will issue its decision in KRJ v. Her Majesty the Queen. At […]
