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===='''Chapter One - Criminal Law'''==== | ===='''Chapter One - Criminal Law'''==== | ||
*[[Introduction to Criminal Law (1:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Criminal Law (1:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Etiquette for Criminal Matters (1:III)|III. Etiquette]]{{·}}[[Criminal Charges (1:IV)|IV. Criminal Charges]]{{·}}[[Substantive Law on Criminal Offences (1:V)|V. Substantive Law]]{{·}}[[Resolving Criminal Matters Prior to Trial (1:VI)|VI. Resolving Prior to Trial]]{{·}}[[Pleading Not Guilty and Criminal Trials (1:VII)|VII. Pleading Not Guilty/Trial]]{{·}}[[Other Issues in Criminal Matters (1:VIII)|VIII. Other Issues]]{{·}}[[Criminal Law and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (1:IX)|IX. Charter of Rights and Freedoms]]{{·}}[[LSLAP Policies on Criminal Law (1:X)|X. LSLAP Policies]]{{·}}[[Information on Criminal Law for LSLAP Students (1:XI)|XI. Information for LSLAP Students]]{{·}}[[Etiquette for Criminal Matters for Law Students (1:XII)|XII. Etiquette for Law Students]]{{·}}[[Practice Recommendations on Criminal Law for Law Students (1:XIII)|XIII. Practice Recommendations]]{{·}}[[Sample Information (1:App A)|Appendix A: Sample Information]]{{·}}[[Sample Initial Sentencing Position (1:App B)|Appendix B: Initial Sentencing Position]]{{·}}[[Diversion | *[[Introduction to Criminal Law (1:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Criminal Law (1:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Etiquette for Criminal Matters (1:III)|III. Etiquette]]{{·}}[[Criminal Charges (1:IV)|IV. Criminal Charges]]{{·}}[[Substantive Law on Criminal Offences (1:V)|V. Substantive Law]]{{·}}[[Resolving Criminal Matters Prior to Trial (1:VI)|VI. Resolving Prior to Trial]]{{·}}[[Pleading Not Guilty and Criminal Trials (1:VII)|VII. Pleading Not Guilty/Trial]]{{·}}[[Other Issues in Criminal Matters (1:VIII)|VIII. Other Issues]]{{·}}[[Criminal Law and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (1:IX)|IX. Charter of Rights and Freedoms]]{{·}}[[LSLAP Policies on Criminal Law (1:X)|X. LSLAP Policies]]{{·}}[[Information on Criminal Law for LSLAP Students (1:XI)|XI. Information for LSLAP Students]]{{·}}[[Etiquette for Criminal Matters for Law Students (1:XII)|XII. Etiquette for Law Students]]{{·}}[[Practice Recommendations on Criminal Law for Law Students (1:XIII)|XIII. Practice Recommendations]]{{·}}[[Sample Information (1:App A)|Appendix A: Sample Information]]{{·}}[[Sample Initial Sentencing Position (1:App B)|Appendix B: Initial Sentencing Position]]{{·}}[[Sample Diversion Letter (1:App C)|Appendix C: Sample Diversion Letter]]{{·}}[[How to Prepare For and Conduct a Non-custodial Sentencing Hearing as a Law Student (1:App D)|Appendix D: Sentencing Hearing]]{{·}}[[Criminal Trial Books (1:App E)|Appendix E: Trial Books]]{{·}}[[Criminal Law Glossary (1:App F)|Appendix F: Glossary]] | ||
===='''Chapter Two - Youth Justice'''==== | ===='''Chapter Two - Youth Justice'''==== | ||
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===='''Chapter Seven - Workers' Compensation'''==== | ===='''Chapter Seven - Workers' Compensation'''==== | ||
* [[Introduction to Workers' Compensation (7:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation, Policy and Guidelines for Workers' Compensation (7:II)|II. Governing Legislation, Policy & Guidelines]]{{·}}[[Introduction to Compensation Claims for Injured Workers (7:III)|III. Introduction to Compensation Claims for Injured Workers]]{{·}}[[LSLAP's Role at the Initial Decision Level for Workers' Compensation Claims (7:IV)|IV. LSLAP's Role at the Initial Decision Level]]{{·}}[[Limitation Periods and Timing of Decisions for Workers' Compensation (7:V)|V. Limitation Periods and Timing of Decisions]]{{·}}[[Making a Worker's Compensation Claim (7:VI)|VI. Making a | * [[Introduction to Workers' Compensation (7:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation, Policy and Guidelines for Workers' Compensation (7:II)|II. Governing Legislation, Policy & Guidelines]]{{·}}[[Introduction to Compensation Claims for Injured Workers (7:III)|III. Introduction to Compensation Claims for Injured Workers]]{{·}}[[LSLAP's Role at the Initial Decision Level for Workers' Compensation Claims (7:IV)|IV. LSLAP's Role at the Initial Decision Level]]{{·}}[[Limitation Periods and Timing of Decisions for Workers' Compensation (7:V)|V. Limitation Periods and Timing of Decisions]]{{·}}[[Making a Worker's Compensation Claim (7:VI)|VI. Making a Claim]]{{·}}[[The Worker's Compensation Claim Acceptance Process (7:VII)|VII. The Claim Acceptance Process]]{{·}}[[Worker Status for Workers' Compensation (7:VIII)|VIII. Worker Status]]{{·}}[[Disability and Causation in Workers' Compensation (7:IX)|IX. Disability and Causation]]{{·}}[[Time Limits and Procedures in Workers' Compensation (7:X)|X. Time Limits and Procedures]]{{·}}[[Workers' Compensation Claim Benefits (7:XI)|XI. Claim Benefits]]{{·}}[[Return-To-Work and Re-Employment Obligations (7:XII)|XII. Return-To-Work & Re-Employment]]{{·}}[[Appeals in Worker's Compensation Claims (7:XIII)|XIII. Appeals]]{{·}}[[Health and Safety Regulations in the Workplace (7:XIV)|XIV. Health and Safety Regulations]]{{·}}[[Assessments of Employers for Workers' Compensation (7:XV)|XV. Assessments of Employers]]{{·}}[[The WCB Fair Practices Office (7:XVI)|XVI. WCB Fair Practices Office]]{{·}}[[List of Abbreviations regarding Workers' Compensation (7:App A)|Appendix A: Abbreviations]]{{·}}[[List of Cases Regarding Workers' Compensation (7:App B)|Appendix B: List of Cases]]{{·}}[[Workers' Compensation Referrals (7:App C)|Appendix C: Referrals]]{{·}}[[Workers' Compensation Resources (7:App D)|Appendix D: Resources]]{{·}}[[Claims Process Flowchart for Workers' Compensation (7:App E)|Appendix E: Claims Process Flow Chart]]{{·}}[[Checklist for Workers' Compensation Interviews (7:App F)|Appendix F: Checklist for Interviews]]{{·}}[[Checklist for Workers' Compensation Review Division Appeals (7:App G)|Appendix G: Checklist for Appeals]]{{·}}[[Sample Authorization by Worker or Dependent Form (7:App H)|Appendix H: Sample Authorization Form]] | ||
===='''Chapter Eight - Employment Insurance'''==== | ===='''Chapter Eight - Employment Insurance'''==== | ||
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* [[Introduction to Consumer Protection (11:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Consumer Protection (11:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Contracts for Sale of Goods (11:III)|III. Contracts for Sale of Goods]]{{·}}[[Consumer Protection from Deceptive and Unconscionable Acts (11:IV)|IV. Consumer Protection]]{{·}}[[Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act - Consumer Contracts (11:V)|V. Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act - Consumer Contracts]]{{·}}[[Conditional Sales Contracts and Security Agreements (11:VI)|VI. Conditional Sales Contracts and Security Agreements]]{{·}}[[Motor Dealer Act (11:VII)|VII. Motor Dealer Act]]{{·}}[[Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Legal Information (11:VIII)|VIII. Miscellaneous]]{{·}}[[Forum of Redress (11:IX)|IX. Forum of Redress]]{{·}}[[Clinician Guide for Consumer Transactions (11:X)|X. Checklist for Consumer Transactions]] | * [[Introduction to Consumer Protection (11:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Consumer Protection (11:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Contracts for Sale of Goods (11:III)|III. Contracts for Sale of Goods]]{{·}}[[Consumer Protection from Deceptive and Unconscionable Acts (11:IV)|IV. Consumer Protection]]{{·}}[[Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act - Consumer Contracts (11:V)|V. Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act - Consumer Contracts]]{{·}}[[Conditional Sales Contracts and Security Agreements (11:VI)|VI. Conditional Sales Contracts and Security Agreements]]{{·}}[[Motor Dealer Act (11:VII)|VII. Motor Dealer Act]]{{·}}[[Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Legal Information (11:VIII)|VIII. Miscellaneous]]{{·}}[[Forum of Redress (11:IX)|IX. Forum of Redress]]{{·}}[[Clinician Guide for Consumer Transactions (11:X)|X. Checklist for Consumer Transactions]] | ||
===='''Chapter Twelve - Auto Insurance (ICBC)'''==== | ===='''Chapter Twelve - Auto Insurance (ICBC)'''==== | ||
* [[Introduction to ICBC Automobile Insurance (12:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for ICBC Automobile Insurance (12:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[ICBC Enhanced Care System (Current Model) (12:III)|III. ICBC Enhanced Care System (Current Model)]]{{·}}[[ICBC Enhanced Care System and Optional Insurance (12:IV)|IV. ICBC Enhanced Care System and Optional Insurance]]{{·}}[[Seeking Legal Counsel (12:V)|V. Seeking Legal Counsel]]{{·}}[[Disputes with ICBC (12:VI)|VI. Disputes with ICBC]]{{·}}[[When You Can Still Sue (12:VII)|VII. When You Can Still Sue]]{{·}}[[Introduction to ICBC's Autoplan Insurance System (Prior | * [[Introduction to ICBC Automobile Insurance (12:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for ICBC Automobile Insurance (12:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[ICBC Enhanced Care System (Current Model) (12:III)|III. ICBC Enhanced Care System (Current Model)]]{{·}}[[ICBC Enhanced Care System and Optional Insurance (12:IV)|IV. ICBC Enhanced Care System and Optional Insurance]]{{·}}[[Seeking Legal Counsel (12:V)|V. Seeking Legal Counsel]]{{·}}[[Disputes with ICBC (12:VI)|VI. Disputes with ICBC]]{{·}}[[When You Can Still Sue (12:VII)|VII. When You Can Still Sue]]{{·}}[[ICBC Claims for Accidents On or Before April 30, 2021 (12:VIII)|VIII. Accidents Before May 2021]]{{·}}[[Introduction to ICBC's Autoplan Insurance System (Prior Model) (12:IX)|IX. Introduction to Autoplan (Prior Model)]]{{·}}[[Limitation on Experts under ICBC's Autoplan Insurance System (Prior Model) (12:X)|X. Limitation on Experts under Autoplan (Prior Model)]]{{·}}[[ICBC and Basic Compulsory Autoplan Coverage (Prior Model) (12:XI)|XI. Basic Compulsory Autoplan Coverage (Prior Model)]]{{·}}[[LSLAP Program Information for Auto Insurance (ICBC) (12:XII)|XII. LSLAP Program Information for Auto Insurance (ICBC)]] | ||
===='''Chapter Thirteen - Motor Vehicle Law'''==== | ===='''Chapter Thirteen - Motor Vehicle Law'''==== | ||
* [[Introduction to Motor Vehicle Law (13:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Motor Vehicle Law (13:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Motor Vehicle Law at the Roadside (13:III)|III. At the Roadside]]{{·}}[[Duties after a Motor Vehicle Collision (13:IV)|IV. Duties after a Collision]]{{·}}[[Motor Vehicle Violation Tickets (13:V)|V. Violation Tickets]]{{·}}[[Provincial Driving Offences (13:VI)|VI. Provincial Driving Offences]]{{·}}[[Motor Vehicle Impoundment (13:VII)|VII. Vehicle Impoundment]]{{·}}[[Superintendent of Motor Vehicles Prohibitions (13:VIII)|VIII. Superintendent of Motor | * [[Introduction to Motor Vehicle Law (13:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Motor Vehicle Law (13:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Motor Vehicle Law at the Roadside (13:III)|III. At the Roadside]]{{·}}[[Duties after a Motor Vehicle Collision (13:IV)|IV. Duties after a Collision]]{{·}}[[Motor Vehicle Violation Tickets (13:V)|V. Violation Tickets]]{{·}}[[Provincial Driving Offences (13:VI)|VI. Provincial Driving Offences]]{{·}}[[Motor Vehicle Impoundment (13:VII)|VII. Vehicle Impoundment]]{{·}}[[Superintendent of Motor Vehicles Prohibitions (13:VIII)|VIII. Superintendent of Motor Vehicles Prohibitions]]{{·}}[[Motor Vehicle Offences for Drugs and Alcohol (13:IX)|IX. Alcohol and Drug Driving Offences]]{{·}}[[Federal Driving Offences (13:X)|X. Federal Driving Offences]]{{·}}[[Provincial Offence of Driving While Prohibited (13:XI)|XI. Provincial Offence of Driving While Prohibited]]{{·}}[[Motor Vehicle Law and ICBC Breaches (13:XII)|XII. ICBC Breaches]]{{·}}[[Bicycles and Motor Assisted Cycles (13:XIII)|XIII. Bicycles and Motor Assisted Cycles]]{{·}}[[Examples of Penalty Points and Fines for Motor Vehicle Offences (13:App A)|Appendix A: Penalty Points and Fines]] | ||
===='''Chapter Fourteen - Mental Health Law'''==== | ===='''Chapter Fourteen - Mental Health Law'''==== | ||
* [[Introduction to Mental Health and Capacity (14:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Mental Health (14:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Mental Health Theory and Approach (14:III)|III. Theory and Approach]]{{·}}[[Mental Health Law and Legal Rights (14:IV)|IV. Legal Rights]]{{·}}[[Mental Health Patient Admission (14:V)|V. Patient Admission]]{{·}}[[Mental Health Act: Consent to Medical Treatment (14:VI)|VI. Consent to Medical Treatment]]{{·}}[[Mental Health Act: Involuntarily Admitted Patients (14:VII)|VII. Involuntarily Admitted Patients]]{{·}}[[Mental Health Act and Youth (14:VIII)|VIII. Mental Health Act and Youth]]{{·}}[[Mental Health and the Criminal Code (14:IX)|IX. Criminal Code]]{{·}}[[Mental Health Complaints to the Ombudsperson (14:X)|X. Complaints]]{{·}}[[Mental Health: References (14:XI)|XI. References | * [[Introduction to Mental Health and Capacity (14:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Mental Health (14:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Mental Health Theory and Approach (14:III)|III. Theory and Approach]]{{·}}[[Mental Health Law and Legal Rights (14:IV)|IV. Legal Rights]]{{·}}[[Mental Health Patient Admission (14:V)|V. Patient Admission]]{{·}}[[Mental Health Act: Consent to Medical Treatment (14:VI)|VI. Consent to Medical Treatment]]{{·}}[[Mental Health Act: Involuntarily Admitted Patients (14:VII)|VII. Involuntarily Admitted Patients]]{{·}}[[Mental Health Act and Youth (14:VIII)|VIII. Mental Health Act and Youth]]{{·}}[[Mental Health and the Criminal Code (14:IX)|IX. Criminal Code]]{{·}}[[Mental Health Complaints to the Ombudsperson (14:X)|X. Complaints]]{{·}}[[Mental Health: References (14:XI)|XI. References]] | ||
===='''Chapter Fifteen – Adult Guardianship and Substitute Decision-Making'''==== | ===='''Chapter Fifteen – Adult Guardianship and Substitute Decision-Making'''==== | ||
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===='''Chapter Eighteen – Immigration Law'''==== | ===='''Chapter Eighteen – Immigration Law'''==== | ||
* [[Introduction to Immigration Law (18:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Immigration | * [[Introduction to Immigration Law (18:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Immigration Law's Players (18:II)|II. Immigration Players]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Immigration Law (18:III)|III. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Categories of Persons under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (18:IV)|IV. Categories of Persons under IRPA]]{{·}}[[Permanent Residence Application Process (18:V)|V. Applying for Permanent Residency]]{{·}}[[Identifications for Permanent Residents (18:VI)|VI. Identification for PR]]{{·}}[[Immigration and Refugee Board (18:VII)|VII. Immigration and Refugee Board]]{{·}}[[Loss of Permanent Resident Status (18:VIII)|VIII. Loss of PR Status]]{{·}}[[In-Canada Temporary Residence Matters (18:IX)|IX. In-Canada Temporary Residence Matters]]{{·}}[[Immigration Removal Orders (18:X)|X. Removal Orders]]{{·}}[[Immigration Appeals (18:XI)|XI. Appeals]]{{·}}[[Immigration Offences (18:XII)|XII. Offences]]{{·}}[[Immigration Issues at Sentencing (18:XIII)|XIII. Immigration Issues at Sentencing]]{{·}}[[Important Addresses and Phone Numbers in Immigration Law (18:XIV)|XIV. Contacts]] | ||
===='''Chapter Nineteen – Landlord and Tenant Law'''==== | ===='''Chapter Nineteen – Landlord and Tenant Law'''==== | ||
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===='''Chapter Twenty – Small Claims and the CRT'''==== | ===='''Chapter Twenty – Small Claims and the CRT'''==== | ||
* [[Introduction to Small Claims (20:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Small Claims (20:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Do You Have a Small Claim? (20:III)|III. Do You Have a Claim?]]{{·}}[[Choosing the Proper Forum for Small Claims (20:IV)|IV. Choosing the Proper Forum]]{{·}}[[Starting a Small Claim (20:V)|V. Starting a Claim]]{{·}}[[Responding to a Small Claim (20:VI)|VI. Responding to a Claim]]{{·}}[[Small Claims Default Order (20:VII)|VII. Default Order]]{{·}}[[How Small Claims Proceed (20:VIII)|VIII. How a Claim Proceeds]]{{·}}[[Small Claims Applications and Procedures Pre-Trial (20:IX)|IX. Pre-Trial Applications]]{{·}}[[Small Claims Mediation (20:X)|X. Mediation]]{{·}}[[Small Claims Settlement Conferences (20:XI)|XI. Settlement Conferences]]{{·}}[[Small Claims Trial and Pre-Trial Conferences (20:XII)|XII. Trial/Pre-Trial Conferences]]{{·}}[[Small Claims Trial Preparation (20:XIII)|XIII. Trial Preparation]]{{·}}[[Small Claims Trials (20:XIV)|XIV. Trials]]{{·}}[[Small Claims Costs and Penalties (20:XV)|XV. Costs and Penalties]]{{·}}[[Small Claims Appeals (20:XVI)|XVI. Appeals]]{{·}}[[Enforcement of a Small Claims Judgment (20:XVII)|XVII. Enforcement of a | * [[Introduction to Small Claims (20:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Small Claims (20:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Do You Have a Small Claim? (20:III)|III. Do You Have a Claim?]]{{·}}[[Choosing the Proper Forum for Small Claims (20:IV)|IV. Choosing the Proper Forum]]{{·}}[[Starting a Small Claim (20:V)|V. Starting a Claim]]{{·}}[[Responding to a Small Claim (20:VI)|VI. Responding to a Claim]]{{·}}[[Small Claims Default Order (20:VII)|VII. Default Order]]{{·}}[[How Small Claims Proceed (20:VIII)|VIII. How a Claim Proceeds]]{{·}}[[Small Claims Applications and Procedures Pre-Trial (20:IX)|IX. Pre-Trial Applications]]{{·}}[[Small Claims Mediation (20:X)|X. Mediation]]{{·}}[[Small Claims Settlement Conferences (20:XI)|XI. Settlement Conferences]]{{·}}[[Small Claims Trial and Pre-Trial Conferences (20:XII)|XII. Trial/Pre-Trial Conferences]]{{·}}[[Small Claims Trial Preparation (20:XIII)|XIII. Trial Preparation]]{{·}}[[Small Claims Trials (20:XIV)|XIV. Trials]]{{·}}[[Small Claims Costs and Penalties (20:XV)|XV. Costs and Penalties]]{{·}}[[Small Claims Appeals (20:XVI)|XVI. Appeals]]{{·}}[[Enforcement of a Small Claims Judgment (20:XVII)|XVII. Enforcement of a Judgment]]{{·}}[[Small Claims Registries (20:App A)|Appendix A: Registries]]{{·}}[[Sample Demand Letter (20:App B)|Appendix B: Demand Letter]]{{·}}[[Sample Notice of Claim for Small Claims (20:App C)|Appendix C: Notice of Claim]]{{·}}[[Sample Reply to Claim for Small Claims (20:App D)|Appendix D: Reply to Claim]]{{·}}[[Small Claims Glossary (20:App E)|Appendix E: Glossary]]{{·}}[[Limitation Periods (20:App F)|Appendix F: Limitation Periods]]{{·}}[[Causes of Action (20:App G)|Appendix G: Causes of Action]]{{·}}[[Small Claims Court Fees (20:App H)|Appendix H: Court Fees]]{{·}}[[Civil Resolution Tribunal Fees (20:App I)|Appendix I: Tribunal Fees]]{{·}}[[Small Claims Settlement Conference Preparation Checklist (20:App J)|Appendix J: Settlement Conference]]{{·}}[[Small Claims Payment Hearing Checklist (20:App K)|Appendix K: Payment Hearing]]{{·}}[[Small Claims Appeal (20:App L)|Appendix L: Appeal]]{{·}}[[LSLAP Program Information for Small Claims (20:App M)|Appendix M: LSLAP Program Information]] | ||
===='''Chapter Twenty One – Welfare Law'''==== | ===='''Chapter Twenty One – Welfare Law'''==== | ||
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The Law Students' Legal Advice Program's (LSLAP) Annual Manual provides quick answers to many legal issues. It is made up of 23 chapters which amount to over 1,000 pages of printed materials. Originally designed as an educational resource for LSLAP students, it is now used by hundreds of organizations across British Columbia. Clicklaw Wikibooks and LSLAP have joined efforts to bring the Manual to the Clicklaw Wikibooks platform.
This Manual is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or an opinion on any issue. Nothing herein creates a solicitor-client relationship. All information in this Manual is of a general and summary nature that is subject to exceptions, different interpretations of the law by courts, and changes to the law from time to time. LSLAP and all persons involved in writing and editing this Manual provide no representations or warranties whatsoever as to the accuracy of, and disclaim all liability and responsibility for, the contents of this Manual. Persons reading this Manual should always seek independent legal advice particular to their circumstances.
Contents[edit]
Introduction[edit]
Chapters[edit]
Chapter One - Criminal Law[edit]
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Etiquette · IV. Criminal Charges · V. Substantive Law · VI. Resolving Prior to Trial · VII. Pleading Not Guilty/Trial · VIII. Other Issues · IX. Charter of Rights and Freedoms · X. LSLAP Policies · XI. Information for LSLAP Students · XII. Etiquette for Law Students · XIII. Practice Recommendations · Appendix A: Sample Information · Appendix B: Initial Sentencing Position · Appendix C: Sample Diversion Letter · Appendix D: Sentencing Hearing · Appendix E: Trial Books · Appendix F: Glossary
Chapter Two - Youth Justice[edit]
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Criminal Offences: Youth Criminal Justice Act · IV. Provincial Offences: Youth Justice Act · Appendix A: Glossary
Chapter Three - Family Law[edit]
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Marriage · IV. Divorce · V. Uncontested Divorce · VI. Simple Divorce Procedure · VII. Alternatives to Divorce · VIII. Family Violence · IX. Assets · X. Spousal and Child Support · XI. Parenting Orders/Guardianship/Contact · XII. Children and the Law · XIII. Adoption · XIV. Name Changes · XV. Court Procedures · Appendix A: Glossary
Chapter Four - Victims[edit]
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation · III. Avenues to Address Crime · IV. Financial Assistance for Victims: Crime Victim Assistance Program · V. Victims of Sexual Assault · VI. Victims of Relationship Violence · VII. Abuse and Neglect of Seniors or Those with Disabilities · VIII. Victims of Human Trafficking · IX. Missing Persons and Abductions · X. Trauma Informed Practice and Restorative Justice · XI. Resources for Indigenous Victims · XII. Referrals and Follow-up
Chapter Five - Public Complaints[edit]
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Review of Administrative Decisions · IV. Privacy or Access to Information · V. Complaints Concerning Police Conduct · VI. Complaints against Security Guards · VII. The Right to Vote · VIII. Complaints and Appeals UBC · IX. Complaints and Appeals SFU · X. Complaints Against Other Colleges and Universities · XI. Complaints against Doctors · XII. Complaints against Lawyers · XIII. Complaints against other Professionals · XIV. LSLAP Program Information · Appendix A: Glossary · Appendix B: Sample Notice Letter
Chapter Six - Human Rights[edit]
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. BC Human Rights Code · IV. Canadian Human Rights Act · V. BC Civil Rights Protection Act · VI. Alternative Processes for Indigenous Complainants · VII. Online Mediations & Hearings · VIII. LSLAP's Role in Human Rights Proceedings · IX. Rights of the Child
Chapter Seven - Workers' Compensation[edit]
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation, Policy & Guidelines · III. Introduction to Compensation Claims for Injured Workers · IV. LSLAP's Role at the Initial Decision Level · V. Limitation Periods and Timing of Decisions · VI. Making a Claim · VII. The Claim Acceptance Process · VIII. Worker Status · IX. Disability and Causation · X. Time Limits and Procedures · XI. Claim Benefits · XII. Return-To-Work & Re-Employment · XIII. Appeals · XIV. Health and Safety Regulations · XV. Assessments of Employers · XVI. WCB Fair Practices Office · Appendix A: Abbreviations · Appendix B: List of Cases · Appendix C: Referrals · Appendix D: Resources · Appendix E: Claims Process Flow Chart · Appendix F: Checklist for Interviews · Appendix G: Checklist for Appeals · Appendix H: Sample Authorization Form
Chapter Eight - Employment Insurance[edit]
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Qualifying for EI · IV. Types of Benefits · V. Benefit Period · VI. Quantifying Benefits · VII. Benefit Entitlement · VIII. Penalties, Violations, and Offences · IX. Keeping Out of Trouble · X. Timing for Reporting · XI. Overpayment and Collections · XII. Reconsideration · XIII. Social Security Tribunal · XIV. Appeals · XV. Judicial Review · XVI. LSLAP's Use of This Chapter · Appendix A: Initial Application Checklist
Chapter Nine - Employment Law[edit]
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. List of Factors to Consider · IV. Preliminary Matters · V. Employment Issues · VI. Remedies · VII. Strategies and Tips · Appendix A: Glossary
Chapter Ten - Creditors' Remedies and Debtors' Assistance[edit]
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Creditors' Remedies · IV. Debtors' Options · V. Dealing with Debt · Appendix A: Relevant Forms · Appendix B: Examination Checklist
Chapter Eleven - Consumer Protection[edit]
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Contracts for Sale of Goods · IV. Consumer Protection · V. Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act - Consumer Contracts · VI. Conditional Sales Contracts and Security Agreements · VII. Motor Dealer Act · VIII. Miscellaneous · IX. Forum of Redress · X. Checklist for Consumer Transactions
Chapter Twelve - Auto Insurance (ICBC)[edit]
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. ICBC Enhanced Care System (Current Model) · IV. ICBC Enhanced Care System and Optional Insurance · V. Seeking Legal Counsel · VI. Disputes with ICBC · VII. When You Can Still Sue · VIII. Accidents Before May 2021 · IX. Introduction to Autoplan (Prior Model) · X. Limitation on Experts under Autoplan (Prior Model) · XI. Basic Compulsory Autoplan Coverage (Prior Model) · XII. LSLAP Program Information for Auto Insurance (ICBC)
Chapter Thirteen - Motor Vehicle Law[edit]
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. At the Roadside · IV. Duties after a Collision · V. Violation Tickets · VI. Provincial Driving Offences · VII. Vehicle Impoundment · VIII. Superintendent of Motor Vehicles Prohibitions · IX. Alcohol and Drug Driving Offences · X. Federal Driving Offences · XI. Provincial Offence of Driving While Prohibited · XII. ICBC Breaches · XIII. Bicycles and Motor Assisted Cycles · Appendix A: Penalty Points and Fines
Chapter Fourteen - Mental Health Law[edit]
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Theory and Approach · IV. Legal Rights · V. Patient Admission · VI. Consent to Medical Treatment · VII. Involuntarily Admitted Patients · VIII. Mental Health Act and Youth · IX. Criminal Code · X. Complaints · XI. References
Chapter Fifteen – Adult Guardianship and Substitute Decision-Making[edit]
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation · III. Mental Capacity · IV. Substitute Decision Making · V. Adult Guardianship · VI. Adult Abuse and Neglect · VII. Sources and Resources · Appendix A: EPOA · Appendix B: Decision Tree on Adult Abuse and Neglect
Chapter Sixteen – Wills and Estate Administration[edit]
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Making and Executing a Will · IV. Will Mistakes and Alterations · V. Court's Power · VI. Revocation · VII. Wills Variation Claims · VIII. Intestacy · IX. Property · X. Estate Administration · XI. Duties of a Personal Representative · XII. Taxation: RRSP & RRIF & TFSA · XIII. LSLAP Program Information · Appendix A: Will Instructions Questionnaire · Appendix B: Will Drafting and Execution Checklist · Appendix C: Glossary
Chapter Seventeen – Citizenship[edit]
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Who is a Canadian Citizen? · IV. Advantages & Responsibilities of Citizenship · V. Citizenship Grants · VI. Applying for Citizenship Grant · VII. Loss and Renunciation of Citizenship · VIII. Proof of Citizenship · IX. Search of Citizenship Record · X. Referrals
Chapter Eighteen – Immigration Law[edit]
- I. Introduction · II. Immigration Players · III. Governing Legislation and Resources · IV. Categories of Persons under IRPA · V. Applying for Permanent Residency · VI. Identification for PR · VII. Immigration and Refugee Board · VIII. Loss of PR Status · IX. In-Canada Temporary Residence Matters · X. Removal Orders · XI. Appeals · XII. Offences · XIII. Immigration Issues at Sentencing · XIV. Contacts
Chapter Nineteen – Landlord and Tenant Law[edit]
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation · III. Residential Tenancy Act & Laws · IV. Tenancy Agreements · V. Moving In & Moving Out · VI. Security Deposits · VII. Repair & Service · VIII. Rent Increase · IX. Rights of Entry, Quiet Enjoyment, and Privacy · X. Subletting & Assignment · XI. Termination & Eviction · XII. Dispute Resolution · XIII. Common Law · XIV. Strata & Condos · XV. Assisted Living · XVI. Manufactured Homes · XVII. Guidelines & Resources
Chapter Twenty – Small Claims and the CRT[edit]
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Do You Have a Claim? · IV. Choosing the Proper Forum · V. Starting a Claim · VI. Responding to a Claim · VII. Default Order · VIII. How a Claim Proceeds · IX. Pre-Trial Applications · X. Mediation · XI. Settlement Conferences · XII. Trial/Pre-Trial Conferences · XIII. Trial Preparation · XIV. Trials · XV. Costs and Penalties · XVI. Appeals · XVII. Enforcement of a Judgment · Appendix A: Registries · Appendix B: Demand Letter · Appendix C: Notice of Claim · Appendix D: Reply to Claim · Appendix E: Glossary · Appendix F: Limitation Periods · Appendix G: Causes of Action · Appendix H: Court Fees · Appendix I: Tribunal Fees · Appendix J: Settlement Conference · Appendix K: Payment Hearing · Appendix L: Appeal · Appendix M: LSLAP Program Information
Chapter Twenty One – Welfare Law[edit]
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Eligibility · IV. Special Situations · V. Eligibility Factors · VI. Hardship Assistance · VII. Overpayments and Fraud · VIII. Rates and Payment Issues · IX. Additional Allowances and Benefits · X. Health Supplements · XI. Appeals
Chapter Twenty Two – Strata Law[edit]
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation · III. Strata Concept · IV. Strata Plan · V. Common Property and Assets · VI. Governance · VII. Management · VIII. Finances · IX. Collections · X. Bylaws and Rules · XI. Rentals and Accommodations · XII. Privacy · XIII. Insurance · XIV. Repair and Maintenance · XV. Dispute Resolution · XVI. Recourse to the Courts
Chapter Twenty Three – Referrals[edit]
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