Deaths in CustodyPRESS RELEASES CCLA Demands Release of Death in Custody Videotapes MONTREAL — The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) is demanding the release of all video footage…CCLAJanuary 31, 2023
CRIMINAL JUSTICECruel & Unusual PunishmentFair Trial, Due Process & SentencingPrisons, Jails & Community Supervision Supreme Court Maintains Importance of Proportionality in Criminal Sentencing The CCLA welcomes the Supreme Court of Canada’s decisions in R v. Hills and R.…Cara ZwibelJanuary 27, 2023
Conditions of ConfinementCRIMINAL JUSTICEDeaths in CustodyPrisons, Jails & Community Supervision New Report Released: Ontario Deaths in Custody on the Rise Despite a declining provincial custody population, deaths in custody in Ontario are increasing at an…CCLADecember 20, 2022
The Globe and Mail: B.C. bail policy change raises Charter concerns https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/british-columbia/article-bc-bail-policy-change-raises-charter-concerns/
CRIMINAL JUSTICECriminal Records & Collateral ConsequencesCriminal Records & Police Record ChecksFair Trial, Due Process & SentencingSex Offender Registries A Victory at the Supreme Court for Evidence-Based Criminal Law On October 28 the Supreme Court released its decision in R. v. Ndhlovu. The decision…Abby DeshmanOctober 28, 2022
The Guardian: Canada court rules random traffic stops are racist and unconstitutional https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/oct/26/canada-court-police-traffic-stops-racial-profiling
Arbitrary DetentionCRIMINAL JUSTICEEQUALITYMAJOR CASES & REPORTSPolice Powers, Use of Force & Police AccountabilityPRESS RELEASESRace, Religion & EthnicityRacial Profiling Huge Victory Against Racial Profiling in Quebec Superior Court MONTREAL — The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (“CCLA”), as a party intervening in the case…CCLAOctober 26, 2022
Arbitrary DetentionCRIMINAL JUSTICEEQUALITYMAJOR CASES & REPORTSPolice Powers, Use of Force & Police AccountabilityRace, Religion & EthnicityRacial Profiling Landmark Racial Profiling Decision – Unofficial English Translation – Quebec Superior Court (select passages) UNOFFICIAL TRANSLATION of Joseph-Christopher Luamba (Plaintiff) v Attorney General of Québec and Attorney General of…CCLAOctober 25, 2022
Arbitrary DetentionCRIMINAL JUSTICEEQUALITYMAJOR CASES & REPORTSPolice Powers, Use of Force & Police AccountabilityRace, Religion & EthnicityRacial Profiling Huge Victory Against Racial Profiling: Decision from Quebec Superior Court Huge victory against racial profiling in Quebec! We were very happy to work in support…CCLAOctober 25, 2022
CRIMINAL JUSTICEFair Trial, Due Process & SentencingPolice Powers, Use of Force & Police AccountabilityRight to Silence Disappointing Supreme Court decision on ‘voluntary’ statements to the police On October 14, 2022, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in R v…Abby DeshmanOctober 14, 2022