Justice In Our Times

Justice information, news and resources for British Columbians.

Featured Lecture Video
  • Central American Crime: Justice In Our Times

    Central American Crime: Justice In Our Times

    On January 27, the Society gathered a panel of speakers with differing perspectives of the international impact of Central American crime.

    Topics included the evolution of gangs in El Salvador, the legal and social impact of Central American crime in BC, and the Society's work to strengthen the region's justice systems.

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  • Gang Wars: Justice In Our Times

    Gang Wars: Justice In Our Times

    Gang Wars: Justice in Our Times featured four panelists discussing how our justice system and communities can better respond to BC's gang problem.

    Watch the event, which covered numerous topics including legislation changes, witness protection, publication bans and early intervention.


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  • Aboriginal Justice In Our Times

    Aboriginal Justice In Our Times

    On March 3rd, a panel of notable speakers presented thought-provoking ideas and opinions on legal issues facing the Aboriginal community.


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  • Pioneering in the Fight against Human Trafficking

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    In November 2008, Patsy Sorensen, founder and director of the Belgian non-governmental organization Payoke, delivered a presentation titled "Pioneering in the Fight Against Human Trafficking" to a crowded room at SFU Harbour Centre.

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Justice News

B.C. road rage death gets driver 5½ years in prison
A B.C. man with 64 traffic violations who hit and killed a man with his truck in a road rage incident was sentenced today to 5½ years in prison plus a 12-year driving ban that’s to begin on his release.
SOURCE: CBC.ca

No charges will be laid in Surrey teen’s stabbing death
When 18-year-old Jamie Kehoe was stabbed to death on a Surrey bus last year, he was labelled as a Good Samaritan who was killed when he stepped in to stop a couple’s fight.
SOURCE: Peace Arch News

Let sleeping men lie: Surrey man has grow-op conviction overturned
A Surrey man who was convicted of producing marijuana after he was found sleeping inside a Quesnel grow-op has had the conviction overturned on appeal.
SOURCE: The Province

B.C. tax evader sentenced to 4½ years
An anti-tax crusader from Chilliwack, B.C., who counselled hundreds of people to evade millions of dollars in income tax has been sentenced to 4½ years in prison.
SOURCE: CBC.ca

B.C. judge at wits’ end, compares Gitxsan protests to Caledonia
Rarely has a judge been as blunt and outspoken in his condemnation of police and government and their reluctance to enforce the rule of law in this country.
SOURCE: Globe and Mail