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Public Legal Education

Drug Decriminalization in British Columbia - Know Your Rights

As of January 31, 2023, BC decriminalized small amounts of certain drugs for personal possession. Are you protected by the new policy? Download Pivot's Know Your Rights card. #DecrimInBC
By Caitlin Shane Caitlin Shane | Jan 09, 2023 | Drug Policy Reform, Public Legal Education

Rights Card on Alcohol Seizure

You can refuse consent for law enforcement to seize or dump your alcohol because it violates your charter rights and undermines harm reduction.
By Sozan Savehilaghi Sozan Savehilaghi | Jun 29, 2021 | Criminalization and Policing, Drug Policy Reform, Public Legal Education

COVID-19 Laws and Enforcement Powers

What are my rights & responsibilities during COVID-19? What are emergency powers? Read about the different Orders that are in effect and who can enforce.
By Sozan Savehilaghi Sozan Savehilaghi | May 22, 2020 | Public Legal Education

Signs For Unhoused People and Those Living in Tents

Signs to notify municipal bylaw and police officers about unhoused peoples' rights to shelter in parks.
By Sozan Savehilaghi Sozan Savehilaghi | May 06, 2020 | Public Legal Education

Liability & Mutual Aid During COVID-19

Do you have protection from liability when providing voluntary services and exercising mutual aid during COVID-19? Legal information for service providers in BC.
By Sozan Savehilaghi Sozan Savehilaghi | Apr 15, 2020 | Public Legal Education

Legal Information for People Attending Wet'suwet'en Solidarity Actions

Legal information provided as a guide for people attending Wet’suwet’en Solidarity Actions.
By Pivot Legal Society Pivot Legal Society | Feb 14, 2020 | Public Legal Education

Sex Work Rights Cards

By Pivot Legal Society Pivot Legal Society | Dec 16, 2019 | Sex Workers' Rights, Public Legal Education

Know Your Rights Handbook: A guide for people who rely on public space

By Pivot Legal Society Pivot Legal Society | Jul 18, 2019 | Criminalization and Policing, Public Legal Education

Know Your Rights When Speaking to Police

You can refuse to talk to police or answer their questions unless you are in a bar or a cinema, driving a car, or they say you broke the law.
By Peter Kim Peter Kim | Aug 16, 2017 | Criminalization and Policing, Public Legal Education

The Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act: What You Need to Know - Rights Card

The Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act became Canadian law in May 2017 to encourage people to call 911 in the event of an overdose without fear of charge or arrest.1 The Act provides some legal protections for individuals who are at the scene of an overdose when police arrive—whether they are the caller, the person needing medical attention, or another person at the scene. The Act does not provide blanket immunity against all charges.
By Peter Kim Peter Kim | Jul 17, 2017 | Drug Policy Reform, Public Legal Education
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