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Public Legal Education

Freedom of Information Request Toolkit

YOUR INFORMATION RIGHTS + MUNICIPAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS - If you experience an aggressive police encounter or are arrested and searched, what are your rights in accessing information police keep about you? This guide on how to access information about yourself from the police is borne out of on-the-ground experiences of folks engaged in direct, non-violent social justice actions, and is a collaborative project between the BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) and Pivot.
By Nina Taghaddosi Nina Taghaddosi | May 30, 2025 | Criminalization and Policing, Anti-Stigma, Public Legal Education

Asserting Sex Workers Rights Under The Charter

This briefing provides an overview of recent constitutional challenges to the federal sex work laws under the Charter. Second, it provides an outline of the legal basis for asserting bodily autonomy, health, safety and equality rights for sex workers. Our focus for the purpose of this brief is on Charter laws under sections 2(b) & (d), 7 and 15, although violations of sex workers' rights under sections 8 (unreasonable search and seizure), 9 (arbitrary detention), and 12 (cruel and unusual punishment), are certainly ripe areas for further exploration.
By Simone Akyianu Simone Akyianu | Jun 26, 2024 | Sex Workers' Rights, 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
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