Wrongful conviction – SCC to hear case about a wrongfully convicted man’s Charter claim for damages
The Supreme Court of Canada will hear arguments on November 13 in Henry v .The Queen. The Court will consider whether an individual who was wrongfully convicted following the Crown’s […]
Media Advisory: Supreme Court of Canada to hear mandatory minimum cases
November 6, 2014 For immediate release Ottawa – On November 7, 2014, the Supreme Court of Canada will hear arguments in R. v. Nur; R. v. Charles. These cases are […]
Taking down Mr. Big
How far is too far when it comes to obtaining a confession? When does an undercover investigation cross the line from being “skillful police work” to coercion and entrapment? Can […]
BCCLA reacts to Bill C36, new sex work legislation
This week, the federal government made public The Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act, a bill drafted in response to the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Canada v. Bedford. […]
