>> by Laura Huey & Pam Murray
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>>Getting started
1. What is this booklet and who is it for?
2. What are rights?
3. Where do rights come from?
4. The Charter and schools
5. The School Act
6. Other laws we'll be working with

>>Fundamental freedoms
1. What are they?
2. Dress codes
3. Student publications
4. Access to information

>>Legal rights
1. Search and seizure
»Person
»Property

>>Fairness
1. Detentions
2. Suspensions
3. Appeals

>>Privacy
1. Students’ records
2. Notification of criminal charges and convictions

>>Case study discussion

>>Ideas for future projects

>>Resources

© 2001, the B.C. Civil Liberties Association

This publication is a general guide. It covers technical and complex subjects and should not be used to make decisions on legal matters. Readers should consult with a lawyer if legal issues arise in their personal lives regarding topics covered in this guide.
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British Columbia Civil Liberties Association
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