BC Civil Liberties Association

@bccla

Equality. Liberty. Freedom. Justice. Fighting for civil liberties and human rights since 1962 through Litigation, Law Reform & Public Legal Education.

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BC Civil Liberties Association@bccla · Jan 30

We’re taking the City to court!⚖️Today, BCCLA alongside three individual plaintiffs are filing a lawsuit against the City of Vancouver in a Charter challenge against the ban on sheltering during the day. Read more: bccla.org/campaign/shelt…

bccla's tweet image. We’re taking the City to court!⚖️Today, BCCLA alongside three individual plaintiffs are filing a lawsuit against the City of Vancouver in a Charter challenge against the ban on sheltering during the day.

Read more: bccla.org/campaign/shelt…

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WISH Drop-In Centre@WISHvancouver · Jul 25

The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld the constitutionality of laws criminalizing “procuring” and “materially benefiting” from sex work. These laws jeopardize #SexWorkersRights and safety by stopping us from legally accessing necessary supports and protection.

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Sex Work Law Reform@CDNSWAlliance · Jul 24

Today courts from #SCC to superior level #Ontario demonstrate how criminal law has never intended nor will ever "protect" women from violence. It will only perpetuate myths & stereotypes that suit projects to control women's autonomy & attempts to demonstrate it. #cdnpoli

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BC Civil Liberties Association@bccla · Jul 24

“Today’s decision cuts deep against sex workers. It continues to ignore the lived experience of sex workers and the ways in which these laws put them in danger and risk of criminalization.” -BCCLA Staff Counsel Ga Grant Read our reaction to R v Kloubakov: ow.ly/1xj750WuVJN

bccla's tweet card. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ottawa, ON (unceded Anishinabe Algonquin Territory) – The BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) is disappointed by the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision to uphold two parts...

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BC Civil Liberties Association@bccla · Jul 23

Today City Council will be hearing the motion “Request for Review of School Liaison Officer Program.” BCCLA supports the evidence supported stance that police in schools have no demonstrated safety benefit, but there is evidence of harm from the programs bccla.org/policy-submiss…

bccla's tweet card. Mayor Ken Sim andMembers of Vancouver City CouncilVancouver City Hall453 West 12th AveVancouver, BC Re: Motion to Review School Liaison Officer (SLO) Program – Request to Defund/Suspend SLO Program...

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Policing-Free Schools@PolicingFreeSch · Jul 21

⚠️REPOST WIDELY⚠️ 🚨CALLS-TO-ACTION🚨 📣FUND OUR SCHOOLS📣 📣NOT POLICING-IN-SCHOOLS📣 ➡️LINK: policingfreeschools.ca/ontario-take-a… #NoToBill33 #PolicingFreeSchoolsON #PolicingFreeSchools #PoliceFreeSchools #FundOurSchools #ONPoli #ONTEd #ONLab

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West Coast LEAF@WestCoast_LEAF · Jul 10

New Anti-Racism report on pay equity shows that stronger pay equity laws need to have the "teeth and mechanisms" to close racialized wage gaps, says West Coast LEAF lawyer Humera Jabir. Watch the interview now: youtube.com/watch?v=xKClG7… #BCPoli #PayEquity

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PACE Society@PaceSociety · Jun 29

We’re now making our SW 101 workshop available to the public by donation. Whether you’re looking to understand the basics, challenge stigma, or learn about Canada’s legal framework, this resource is for you. To access, please email [email protected]

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