Social Science Evidence, Charter Litigation & Policy Change – Workshop
Background Since the advent of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, courts have become a focal point for policy change in Canada. Faced with litigation and court rulings, governments […]
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 […]
Media Release: Coroner’s inquest begins into death in solitary confinement
July 18, 2016 For immediate release Burnaby, BC—A coroner’s inquest begins today into the death of Christopher Robert Roy, who committed suicide in his prison cell after spending two months […]
Yet another reason to oppose mandatory minimum sentences
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in the Criminal Justice System As one of its 94 calls to action,[1] the Truth and Reconciliation Commission on Indian Residential Schools called on “the […]
Media Advisory: BCCLA argues at the Supreme Court of Canada about unconstitutionality of mandatory minimum drug sentence
For immediate release Ottawa, Ontario (January 12, 2016) – Tomorrow, Wednesday, January 13, 2016, the B.C. Civil Liberties Association will make oral arguments before the Supreme Court of Canada in […]
Media Advisory: BC Civil Liberties Association to challenge criminal sentencing laws at Supreme Court of Canada
For immediate release Ottawa –Tomorrow, Wednesday, December 2, 2015, the BC Civil Liberties Association will make oral submissions to the Supreme Court of Canada in KRJ v. Her Majesty the […]
Drug policy and human rights: concerns mounting
Last week, the Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network led a group of Canadian organizations, including the BCCLA, in making a submission to the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human […]
Media advisory: Supreme Court of Canada to rule in mandatory minimum cases
For immediate release Ottawa – On Tuesday, April 14, 2015, the Supreme Court of Canada will render its decisions in R. v. Nur and R. v. Charles. Among the issues […]
Amnesty International UBC: Taking a Stand Against Torture Panel
On March 14, from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, Amnesty International UBC will be holding a public conference. The conference theme will engage Amnesty International’s recently released Human Rights […]
Inside Kingston Penitentiary: Conversation and book launch with Geoffrey James and Michael Jackson
Presentation House Gallery and Emily Carr University are pleased to celebrate the launch of acclaimed photographer Geoffrey James’ most recent publication, Inside Kingston Penitentiary (Black Dog Publishing). The event will […]
