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== The BC Human Rights Coalition ==
== BC Human Rights Clinic ==
*Information  about  human rights, the ''Human  Rights  Code''  and  how  to  file  a  complaint  or respond to a complaint
 
*Provides assistance and representation
• Operated by CLAS
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• 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.


== BC Human Rights Clinic ==
*Collaboration between CLAS and HRC
*Provides representation to complainants who apply for representation and qualify for assistance.
*You must apply within 30 days of the Tribunal accepting the complaint for filing.
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Deals with human rights complaints that arise in British Columbia and are covered by the ''Human Rights Code''
Deals with human rights complaints that arise in British Columbia and are covered by the ''Human Rights Code''
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== 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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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.

BC Human Rights Clinic (22:IV)

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)

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 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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