EQUALITYLGBTQ2S+PRESS RELEASESYouth CCLA Argues Notwithstanding Clause Should Not Limit Democratic Accountability and Protection of Marginalized Groups TORONTO — Harini Sivalingam, Director of the Equality Program of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, made…CCLAAugust 26, 2024
CRIMINAL JUSTICEDisabilityEQUALITYFair Trial, Due Process & SentencingPrisons, Jails & Community SupervisionSentencing CCLA Intervening Before Supreme Court to Ensure Fairness in Sentencing for Individuals with Mental Health Conditions or Cognitive Disabilities The CCLA has been granted leave to intervene before the Supreme Court of Canada in…Shakir RahimAugust 20, 2024
CRIMINAL JUSTICEDevice SearchesPRESS RELEASESPRIVACYReasonable Expectations of PrivacySearch & SeizureSearch & Seizure CCLA on R. v. Pike and Scott TORONTO — Shakir Rahim, Director of the Criminal Justice Program of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association,…CCLAAugust 12, 2024
CRIMINAL JUSTICEDeaths in CustodyPRESS RELEASES Tracking (In)Justice Project Launches Public Online Database of Over 2100 Deaths in Custody Across Canada Since the Year 2000 Database website: https://trackinginjustice.ca/ Press conference live at 11:00am ET: https://www.youtube.com/live/DBqPsqA7reE August 9, 2024, Ottawa, Canada:…CCLAAugust 9, 2024
EQUALITYPRESS RELEASESRace, Religion & Ethnicity CCLA Intervening in S.D. v District School Board of Niagara TORONTO — Harini Sivalingam, Director of the Equality Program of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association,…CCLAAugust 7, 2024
CRIMINAL JUSTICEPolice Powers, Use of Force & Police Accountability CCLA Intervening Before Supreme Court to Ensure Effective Interpretation of Law Helping Substance Users Access Emergency Medical Care The CCLA has been granted leave to intervene before the Supreme Court of Canada in…Shakir RahimAugust 2, 2024
Constitutional RemediesCRIMINAL JUSTICECriminal Records & Collateral Consequences Supreme Court Affirms State Can Face Damages for Passing Legislation that Violates Charter On July 19, 2024, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in Canada (Attorney…Shakir RahimAugust 1, 2024