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2019 Bi-Monthly Update Series: November/December

January 7, 2020 Clicklaw Editor New on Clicklaw

To keep you informed, here are some highlights of changes and updates made to Clicklaw in November and December:

The 2019 project “Sexual Assault Reporting Options: Increasing Access for Women with Disabilities” produced the following new resources:

A screenshot of the cover page of the help sheet "I've Been Sexually Assaulted: Who Can I Tell?"

I’ve Been Sexually Assaulted: Who Can I Tell? – This help sheet will explain who to talk to–or who to report to–if you have been sexually assaulted.
I’ve Been Sexually Assaulted: Who Can I Tell? (video) – A sign language and captioned video on sexual assault reporting options in BC.
Inclusive Communication, Outreach, and Engagement – This checklist is for community-based Victim Services, and all community programs and services that help survivors of sexual assault. Focusing on supporting Indigenous women living with disabilities and a diversity of women with disabilities.

Reviewed & updated Common Questions

Common Questions help narrow down the resources people should start with. Do you get asked the same questions over and over again by your clients? Send your suggestions to editor[@]clicklaw.bc.ca

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2018 Bi-Monthly Update Series: September/October

November 6, 2018 Clicklaw Editor New on Clicklaw, The broader context

To keep you informed, here are some highlights of changes and updates made to Clicklaw in September and October:

The Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch (CBA BC)

Many Dial-A-Law scripts have been recently reviewed. For a complete list of these resources, see their listings here (sorted by “last reviewed date”). Some of the updated scripts are:

Consumer and Debt Law
by People’s Law School

People’s Law School is delighted to relaunch a tried and true resource, Consumer and Debt Law, as a Clicklaw Wikibook. This problem-solving manual for advocates and other legal professionals helping clients with consumer or debt problems is now fully updated, fully online, and also available by print-on-demand. Covering over 45 topics on consumer purchases, contracts, borrowing money, and being in debt. Explains the relevant law and suggests ways to solve problems.

What can I expect in court?
by the Provincial Court of BC

The Provincial Court website contains a series of eNews articles written by judges and judicial justices to describe what happens at various proceedings in Provincial Court and offer suggestions on how to prepare for them.

West Coast LEAF

The Unfinished Story of Yes – This short animated video explains how Canada’s law of consent and sexual assault has shifted in the last few decades – and the deep flaws that remain in the justice system. The video was designed in collaboration with post-secondary students as part of the Only Yes Means Yes project.
We Are Here: Women’s Experiences of the Barriers to Reporting Sexual Assault – Grounded in the firsthand knowledge of survivors, this report explores the significant barriers to reporting sexual assault through the criminal justice system. Its aim is to inspire change in society and the justice system to make reporting a viable option for all survivors who wish to pursue it.

Get Cannabis Clarity
by BC Ministry of Attorney General

Non-medical cannabis is now legal in Canada. Here, you’ll find information on the laws and regulations for BC.

Protecting Personal Information: Cannabis Transactions
by the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for BC (OIPC)

Cannabis is illegal in most places outside of Canada. The personal information of users is therefore very sensitive. Some countries may deny entry to people who have purchased cannabis. This guide was created to help cannabis retailers/purchasers understand their rights and obligations under PIPA.