Privately Managed Prisons in Canada
An examination of the administration of prisons by private, for-profit contractors. Read BCCLA’s Argument here>>
BCCLA urges release of security certificate prisoners
Murray Mollard, Executive Director, of the B.C. Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA)Â will testify before the Senate Special Committee on the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA)Â regarding security certificates and reform of the […]
Response to DNA Data Bank Legislation Consultation Paper
In 1994, the BCCLA released a position paper supporting the establishment of the DNA data bank, and the amendment of legislation to allow police to obtain a warrant to collect […]
Rights group opposes government Secure Care legislation
The B.C. Civil Liberties Association today criticized provincial government “Secure Care” legislation that would permit lengthy detention of youths who are at risk. “We do not oppose 72 hour detention […]
Comments on the draft policy on adult diversion in British Columbia Ministry of the Attorney General
The Association opposes in principle the formal adult pre-trial diversion programs favoured by the government. Diversion deprives a person of due process while placing him or her under the control […]