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”.  […]

Victory: deportation is not entertainment

In 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 […]

Repeal Bill C-51 Conference

“Repeal Bill C-51 Conference” & Discussion on how to ensure repeal DATE:        Sunday, February 28th, 2016 PLACE:     12:30 p.m. SFU Harbour Centre, 515 W. Hastings Street, Room 2270 Program: Official Musqueam Welcome by Audrey Siegl PANEL […]

In praise of police judo

JUDO, THE GENTLE WAY During law school, I contemplated going on to do a Master’s Degree in Criminology at Oxford.  I even pitched the head of the department with a […]