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== Government authorities | == Government authorities: think before you speak == | ||
The ''Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms'' (the “Charter”) is part of the ''Constitution Act, 1982'' of Canada. Sections 7 to 14 of the Charter set out rights that protect Canadians when dealing with the justice system. They ensure that individuals who are involved in proceedings are treated fairly, especially those charged with a criminal offence. These sections are where your legal rights come from: right to silence, right to a lawyer, right against unreasonable searches, etc. | The ''Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms'' (the “Charter”) is part of the ''Constitution Act, 1982'' of Canada. Sections 7 to 14 of the Charter set out rights that protect Canadians when dealing with the justice system. They ensure that individuals who are involved in proceedings are treated fairly, especially those charged with a criminal offence. These sections are where your legal rights come from: right to silence, right to a lawyer, right against unreasonable searches, etc. | ||
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The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) conducts investigations into on- and off- duty police-related incidents of serious harm and death. Serious harm is defined in Part 11 of the ''Police Act'' as injury that may result in death, may cause serious disfigurement or may cause substantial loss or impairment of mobility of the body as a whole or of the function of any limb or organ. The IIO will make a determination whether any officer may have committed an offense. The IIO does not have jurisdiction over conduct complaints against a police officer (such as the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission). Anyone who wishes to provide information pertaining to an IIO investigation can call the witness line at 1-855-446- 8477. (Information taken from IIO website https://iiobc.ca) | The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) conducts investigations into on- and off- duty police-related incidents of serious harm and death. Serious harm is defined in Part 11 of the ''Police Act'' as injury that may result in death, may cause serious disfigurement or may cause substantial loss or impairment of mobility of the body as a whole or of the function of any limb or organ. The IIO will make a determination whether any officer may have committed an offense. The IIO does not have jurisdiction over conduct complaints against a police officer (such as the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission). Anyone who wishes to provide information pertaining to an IIO investigation can call the witness line at 1-855-446- 8477. (Information taken from IIO website https://iiobc.ca) | ||
== Justice system complaints | == Justice system complaints: processes == | ||
=== Making a complaint about a lawyer in BC === | === Making a complaint about a lawyer in BC === | ||
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Complaints information from the BC First Nations Justice Council website: http://www.bcfnjc.com | Complaints information from the BC First Nations Justice Council website: http://www.bcfnjc.com | ||
== MCFD social workers | == MCFD social workers: investigation process == | ||
The ''CFCSA'' gives Ministry Social Workers (SW) certain powers when they investigate child protection concerns, up to and including the removal of your child from your home. | The ''CFCSA'' gives Ministry Social Workers (SW) certain powers when they investigate child protection concerns, up to and including the removal of your child from your home. | ||