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National survey of criminal defence counsel on representation of marginalized clients
Dr. Marianne Quirouette and Dr. Chloe Leclerc at the University of Montreal are conducting a national survey of criminal defence counsel to gain…
Criminal Clients with Complex Needs project
Many Legal Aid BC (LABC) clients are brought into frequent contact with the criminal legal system because of significant challenges related to health…
Legal aid navigators help clients with interrelated needs
Do your clients have non-legal issues that take time away from your work on their legal matter? Legal aid navigators can help. These LABC staff…
Repeat Violent Offending Intervention Initiative reminder
The Repeat Violent Offending Intervention Initiative (ReVOII) designates specific accused persons to receive dedicated services. If you’re a lawyer…
Impact of Race and Culture Assessments expansion
In early 2023, Legal Aid BC began funding Impact of Race and Culture Assessments (IRCAs). We’re pleased to advise that our funders are open to…
Publication bans: varying or revoking
The BC Prosecution Service has published an information sheet called Publication Bans – Varying or Revoking on its website to provide information for…
New criminal law resource
This year saw the return of the Criminal Law Bootcamp following a five-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The conference was jointly organized…
Lawyers attend Criminal Law Bootcamp
The 2024 Criminal Law Bootcamp took place May 9-10 in downtown Vancouver following a five-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The conference…
New offence – Aggravated Assault
Aggravated Assault has been added to LABC’s list of offences. Services provided in relation to this offence will be compensated at the Indictable…
National survey of criminal defence counsel on representation of marginalized clients
Dr. Marianne Quirouette and Dr. Chloe Leclerc at the University of Montreal are conducting a national survey of criminal defence counsel to gain…