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'''''Learning about the Law | '''''Learning about the Law: Expanded Edition''''' from [[People's Law School]] provides information for newcomers and others about the laws in British Columbia and Canada. | ||
We tried to keep the language easy, but some parts may still be hard. The words that are in italics are defined in the section, [[What the Words Mean in Learning about the Law|What the Words Mean]]. | We tried to keep the language easy, but some parts may still be hard. The words that are in italics are defined in the section, [[What the Words Mean in Learning about the Law|What the Words Mean]]. | ||
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Be sure to use the information in the section [[Find Out More in Learning about the Law|Find Out More]] at the end of the publication. It refers you to a wide range of resources that will answer your questions and provide help if you have a legal problem. | Be sure to use the information in the section [[Find Out More in Learning about the Law|Find Out More]] at the end of the publication. It refers you to a wide range of resources that will answer your questions and provide help if you have a legal problem. | ||
This publication brings into one volume several People's Law School booklets | This publication brings into one volume several People's Law School booklets: | ||
*''Learning about the Law: Fundamentals of Law, Criminal Law, Civil Law'' | *''Learning about the Law: Fundamentals of Law, Criminal Law, Civil Law'' | ||
*''Learning about the Law: Family Law, Young People and the Law, Older People and Elder Law'' | *''Learning about the Law: Family Law, Young People and the Law, Older People and Elder Law'' | ||
*''Learning about the Law: Working in BC, Renting a Home'' | *''Learning about the Law: Working in BC, Renting a Home'' | ||
*''Consumer Law | *''Consumer Law'' | ||
*''Driving in BC'' | *''Driving in BC'' | ||
*''Paying Taxes in BC'' | *''Paying Taxes in BC'' | ||
*''Scams to Avoid'' | |||
*''Workplace Bullying and Harassment'' | *''Workplace Bullying and Harassment'' | ||
[[File:Creativecommons.png|80px|frameless|left|link=]] ''Learning about the Law | [[File:Creativecommons.png|80px|frameless|left|link=]] ''Learning about the Law: Expanded Edition'' © People’s Law School is, except for the images, licensed under a Creative Commons [[Clicklaw Wikibooks Copyright Guide|Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 Canada Licence]]. This licence lets others share, reuse, remix, and build upon the work non-commercially, as long as they credit the copyright holder and license their new creations under the identical terms. You cannot reproduce the images without permission of shutterstock.com. | ||
The People's Law School operates within an annual budget to keep publications up-to-date. Booklets are available in print and online formats as funding permits. Please check our website at www.publiclegaled.bc.ca for resource availability. | The People's Law School operates within an annual budget to keep publications up-to-date. Booklets are available in print and online formats as funding permits. Please check our website at www.publiclegaled.bc.ca for resource availability. | ||
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==Law-related ESL lessons available online== | ==Law-related ESL lessons available online== | ||
[[File:clicklawwikibookslogo.png|frameless|link=|right|300px]]This publication contains readings that form part of lesson modules for English language classes for newcomers to Canada and British Columbia. The | [[File:clicklawwikibookslogo.png|frameless|link=|right|300px]]This publication contains readings that form part of lesson modules for English language classes for newcomers to Canada and British Columbia. The Law-Related ESL Lessons are available online at wiki.clicklaw.bc.ca. Instructors will find lesson modules on legal topics that affect newcomers, including downloadable instructional packages at varying Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels, together with assessment tools. The lessons are considered samples and instructors are encouraged to modify the lessons to meet the needs of their English as a second language learners. | ||
== Acknowledgements == | == Acknowledgements == | ||
[[File:Canadafederalgovernmentlogo.jpg|frameless|link=|left|150px]] [[File:BCgovernmentlogo.jpg|frameless|link=|left|150px]] This | [[File:Canadafederalgovernmentlogo.jpg|frameless|link=|left|150px]] [[File:BCgovernmentlogo.jpg|frameless|link=|left|150px]] This publication is made possible through funding from the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia. | ||
The People's Law School acknowledges the contribution of The Justice Education Society in the earlier versions of ''Learning about the Law''. | The People's Law School acknowledges the contribution of The Justice Education Society in the earlier versions of ''Learning about the Law''. | ||
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For more information on learning about the law, public legal education events or referral services, visit publiclegaled.bc.ca. | For more information on learning about the law, public legal education events or referral services, visit publiclegaled.bc.ca. | ||
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: | :1433 - 1130 W Pender Street | ||
:Vancouver, BC | :Vancouver, BC V6E 4E4 | ||
:604-331-5400 | |||
: | :[mailto:info@peopleslawschool.ca info@peopleslawschool.ca] | ||
: | :[http://www.peopleslawschool.ca www.peopleslawschool.ca] | ||
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