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− | == | + | == BC Human Rights Clinic == |
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+ | • Operated by CLAS | ||
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+ | • Short service clinic has appointments for a 30 minute appointment with a human rights lawyer/advocate. | ||
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+ | • Legal services program provides summary advice, legal assistance, or representation to complainants who apply for representation and qualify for assistance. | ||
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+ | • You should apply within 30 days of the Tribunal accepting the complaint for filing. | ||
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== Canadian Human Rights Commission == | == Canadian Human Rights Commission == | ||
+ | *Administers the ''Canadian Human Rights Act'' | ||
+ | *Ensures compliance with the ''Employment Equity Act'' | ||
+ | *Information about how to make a formal complaint | ||
{{:Canadian Human Rights Commission (22:IV)}} | {{:Canadian Human Rights Commission (22:IV)}} | ||
== BC Human Rights Tribunal == | == BC Human Rights Tribunal == | ||
+ | Deals with human rights complaints that arise in British Columbia and are covered by the ''Human Rights Code'' | ||
{{:BC Human Rights Tribunal (22:IV)}} | {{:BC Human Rights Tribunal (22:IV)}} | ||
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+ | == BC Civil Liberties Association == | ||
+ | Telephone: 604-630-4986 Website: [[bccla.org]] | ||
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+ | • Assists the general public complaints against police officers and infringements on freedom of speech | ||
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+ | • Provides a Legal Advocate Support Line which can provide legal information, referrals, and consultations for legal advocates working with clients facing civil liberties infringements | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:08, 23 November 2019
BC Human Rights Clinic
• Operated by CLAS
• Short service clinic has appointments for a 30 minute appointment with a human rights lawyer/advocate.
• Legal services program provides summary advice, legal assistance, or representation to complainants who apply for representation and qualify for assistance.
• You should apply within 30 days of the Tribunal accepting the complaint for filing.
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Canadian Human Rights Commission
- Administers the Canadian Human Rights Act
- Ensures compliance with the Employment Equity Act
- Information about how to make a formal complaint
|
BC Human Rights Tribunal
Deals with human rights complaints that arise in British Columbia and are covered by the Human Rights Code
|
BC Civil Liberties Association
Telephone: 604-630-4986 Website: bccla.org
• Assists the general public complaints against police officers and infringements on freedom of speech
• Provides a Legal Advocate Support Line which can provide legal information, referrals, and consultations for legal advocates working with clients facing civil liberties infringements
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