March 28, 2024

Constitutionality of court fees decision reserved

Judgment has been reserved on an appeal challenging the constitutionality of court hearing fees. Three days worth of arguments have now wrapped up in BC's highest court.  One of the groups challenging the validity of fees involving family law is West Coast Leaf. "They have a discriminatory impact on women and because they impact women's … [Read more...]

BCCLA to sit in on top court case over constitutionality of anti-terror laws

The Supreme Court of Canada will hear a case tomorrow over whether laws against terrorism violate a person's charter rights. Toronto lawyer Michael Fenrick represents the BC Civil Liberties Association, which is an intervener. Fenrick says the hearing will explore whether the anti-terrorist laws interfere with a person's right to freedom of speech … [Read more...]