LRWC reports and handbooks on international human rights topics related to protection of human rights defenders.
CSO Joint Statement to the 3rd Session of the Working Group on the Right To Peace, 20 April 2015
29/05/2015
Full PDF Version This joint statement requests that the Working Group initiate a real negotiation of the future Declaration of the United Nations on the Human Right to Peace, taking into account its essential elements, as developed both by the Advisory Committee Declaration of 2012 and the Santiago … [Read more...]
CSO Joint Statement: Report of the 3rd Session of the Working Group on the Right to Peace, 25 May 2015
25/05/2015
Full PDF Version This joint statement request the Council: To extend the mandate of the Working Group on the Right to Peace. To invite the Working Group to renew the negotiation of the future Declaration of the United Nations on the Human Right to Peace, taking into account its essential … [Read more...]
Canada: British Columbia must enact legislation to provide legal aid in compliance with international law | Statement
10/03/2015
Full .pdf version Legal Aid in British Columbia: Implementation of BC’s International Human Rights Treaty Obligations 10 March 2015 The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada stated in 2011 that “access to justice is a fundamental right of every person – every man, woman and … [Read more...]
Right to Trial by Civilian Courts: International Law on the Use of Military Tribunals to Determine the Rights of Civilians | Working Paper
06/01/2015
Full PDF Version The Right to Trial by Civilian Courts is a working paper on the right of civilians to be tried, and to have their rights—including rights to remedies—determined by civilian courts. Production of the working paper was inspired by the practice of repressive governments to delegate … [Read more...]
Guide to the Law of Protest in British Columbia: Workshops for the Kitasoo/Xainais Nation Edition, October 2014
25/11/2014
Full PDF Version | Full Word Version Introduction from Leo McGrady, Q.C.: I have written this paper to inform you of your rights when dealing with the police at public demonstrations. It is designed to help you exercise your right to engage in non-violent protests and civil disobedience, and to … [Read more...]
Legal Aid: A Right or a Privilege | PowerPoint Slides
19/11/2014
Full PDF Version Author Lois Leslie explains international law rights to legal aid and how legal aid in BC fails to comply with international law standards. The panelists identify the consequences of inadequate legal aid and suggestions for change. Panelist are: Austin Cullen, Associate Chief … [Read more...]
Legal Aid: A Right or a Privilege | Video
18/11/2014
Author Lois Leslie explains international law rights to legal aid and how legal aid in BC fails to comply with international law standards. The panelists identify the consequences of inadequate legal aid and suggestions for change. Panelist are: Austin Cullen, Associate Chief Justice of the Supreme … [Read more...]
Implementation of Human Rights Treaties in Canada | Briefing Note
08/10/2014
Full PDF Version Implementation of human rights treaties in Canada Briefing note 1 March 2014 Catherine Morris This briefing note explains Canada’s legal responsibility to implement and enforce international human rights treaties at every level of the country. It summarizes Canada’s … [Read more...]
Prisoners: The Right to Medical Treatment – Summary of Preliminary Research | Report
08/10/2014
Full PDF Version Prisoners: The Right to Medical Treatment Summary of Preliminary Research Prisoners have a right to receive medical treatment. By arresting and detaining a person, the State takes full responsibility at international law for providing health care to ensure their lives and … [Read more...]
The Right to Legal Aid: How British Columbia’s Legal Aid System Fails to Meet International Obligations
15/09/2014
Full PDF Version As a result of drastic reductions in funding for legal aid services in British Columbia (BC) over the past fifteen years, the province now fails to meet even the most basic legal aid needs of British Columbians to the point that BC has attracted international criticism … [Read more...]
