B.C. Supreme Court has ruled that indefinite solitary confinement is unconstitutional, and has given the federal government one year to draft legislation. Continue reading
The B.C. Civil Liberties Association has won an early victory in what could become a precedent-setting case that asks the Federal Court to rule on whether the Canadian Security Intelligence Service can spy on activists and whether its review body has the authority to issue gag orders to complainants. Continue reading
The BC Civil Liberties Association says the new poll shows there’s still a lot of work to do to combat racism. Continue reading
The lawsuit called solitary confinement “cruel and unusual punishment.” Continue reading
The BC Civil Liberties Association says the CBSA should have an independent oversight of its actions. Continue reading
The B.C. Civil Liberties Association(BCCLA) is speaking out today following Donald Trump’s travel ban. Continue reading
A former RCMP inspector – who helped develop the so-called Mr. Big investigative tactic – says he knew John Nuttall and Amanda Korody would be set free. Continue reading
An Ontario woman who says she was forced into a long term care home against her wishes wants the provincial government and health minister to apologize for her treatment. Continue reading
A free-speech battle by opponents of abortion at the University of Victoria has been shut down by British Columbia’s highest court. Continue reading
“Every single citizen who would like to apply to be a part of that committee deserves an adjudication and not an outright dismissal,” says Michael Vonn, a policy director with the B.C. Civil Liberties Association. Continue reading
