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This report presents an overview of the public legal education and information (PLEI) resources available in BC in order to identify and analyze gaps and overlaps. The research was conducted in 2009 as part of the ... + more details

From Courthouse Libraries BC
Subtopics: public legal education & information (PLEI)

Would-be whistle blowers often feel intimidated and helpless when forced to choose between participating in immoral behaviour or face the consequences of speaking out. This paper examines existing protections for ... + more details

From West Coast Environmental Law
Subtopics: civil liberties; workers rights & safety

The Ministry of Attorney General and the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General recognize the need to address the response of the justice system to the problem of violence against women and children. In an ... + more details

From BC Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General
Subtopics: harassment, stalking & sexual assault; victim support & victim rights; violence in relationships; violence in relationships + all subtopics

Probate Rules concerns reform of the rules of court relating to probate and administration of estates. It's a necessary sequel to the Succession Law Reform Project, which BCLI completed in 2006, and is intended in part ... + more details

From British Columbia Law Institute (BCLI)
Subtopics: justice system reform; probating or dealing with an estate + all subtopics

This report by Carol McEown was commissioned by the Law Foundation to gain a clear picture of the legal needs of British Columbians. The report summarizes key research in BC and other jurisdictions, considers what the ... + more details

From Law Foundation of BC
Subtopics: finding legal help; justice system reform

The law surrounding the passage of property on death by means of a will or intestate inheritance is known as the law of succession. This project examines the legislation and caselaw that makes up this antiquated and ... + more details

From British Columbia Law Institute (BCLI)
Subtopics: justice system reform; planning for your future; planning for your future; probating or dealing with an estate; wills + all subtopics

This report describes the shape and structure of BC's population using the Foundation's definition of diversity. This can be used by individuals or groups to develop a greater understanding of the diversity within their ... + more details

From Law Foundation of BC
Subtopics: public legal education & information (PLEI)

These web pages outline the downtown community court's development, jurisdiction, principles, operations and partnerships. They also include statistical updates on the court's activity and provide a photo and video ... + more details

From Criminal Justice Reform
Subtopics: charged with a crime; crime prevention; criminal court

Denice Barrie was commissioned to prepare a report to help the Foundation consider options for allocating its resources for poverty law services. The analysis included selecting a determinant of need and an assessment ... + more details

From Law Foundation of BC
Subtopics: finding legal help; public legal education & information (PLEI) + all subtopics

This document examines groundwater use in Canada to enable better understanding of who is using it, for what purposes, where, when and with what impacts on the resource. It also reviews and evaluates use trends in ... + more details

From West Coast Environmental Law
Subtopics: natural resource use