Prosecutors Promise Decision in Boyd Police Shooting Case
by August 31
Two years ago, on August 13, 2007, Vancouver animator Paul Boyd was shot by members of the Vancouver Police Department and still no decisions have been made on whether or not involved officers acted properly. A spokesperson for the Criminal Justice Branch advised the BCCLA that their office expects to release a decision on the file by the end of August, and that they are reviewing their internal processes to prevent similar delays in the future.
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Integrated Security Unit Refuses
to Release Street Closures
to Vancouverites
The BCCLA has been forced to release unofficial street closure data obtained through Freedom of Information requests after requests to the security unit for the Olympics to release more accurate and timely information were ignored.
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Freedom of Information request 1
Freedom of Information request 2
Freedom of Information request 3
Complete map including affected areas
BCCLA Demands Inquest into Curtis Brick’s Death
The BCCLA joins the Union of BC Indian Chiefs and several other aboriginal organizations in demanding a coroner’s inquest into the death of homeless aboriginal man, Curtis Brick. Witnesses alleged improper and degrading treatment of Brick by emergency first responders.
Letter to Chief Coroner's Office
Omar Khadr
The BCCLA is seeking compliance with the order of the Federal Court of Appeal directing the federal government to seek the repatriation of Omar Khadr to Canada, however, the federal government is appealing to the country's top court to avoid the ruling.
Letter to Prime Minister Harper
RCMP Should Not Investigate Themselves
Following a new report from the Commission for Public Complaints against the RCMP that showed problems with 68% of RCMP criminal investigations of their own members, the BCCLA renewed calls for a civilian investigation body to be implemented immediately.
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Read the Commission for Public Complaints report
Read the RCMP response to the report
Justice Rocks Music Festival
On Saturday, August 29, Pivot is hosting the second annual Justice Rocks music festival in Strathcona Park! Come out for this full day music festival, outdoor dance party and celebration of social justice.
Membership Appeal
The BCCLA relies on the support of its members and donors to fund its ongoing work on important issues such as the Braidwood Inquiry on tasers. Please make sure your annual membership hasn’t expired and kindly consider making an additional donation when you receive our appeal in the mail this fall. If you don’t find anything in your mailbox, please make sure we have your current address so you will continue to receive the Democratic Commitment newsletter as well. You can also renew here.
Thank you!
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