December 2023 Newsletter: News from the BCLI!
December 20, 2023
BY British Columbia Law Institute
Renovate the Public Hearing Consultation Paper
BCLI is exploring improvements to BC’s legislation on public engagement when a local government is enacting a land-use bylaw. Our Renovate the Public Hearing Project provides an opportunity to think about public engagement on land use from first principles, consider new insights into group deliberation, and create a better way for local governments to engage the public. The Consultation Paper on Renovating the Public Hearing gives readers information on the current BC law, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and a range of options for reform.
Our consultation paper, a short backgrounder, and a link to our survey are all available on the project page.
Share your comments before March 15, 2024.
Supporting Vulnerable Victims and Witnesses Study Paper
The CCEL released the Supporting Vulnerable Victims and Witnesses Study Paperthis month. This Study Paper sought to identify barriers that vulnerable adults face when interacting with the criminal justice system and possible best practices that could be implemented to better support their participation. Megan Vis-Dunbar and Kelly Melnyk have been invited to speak on the findings of the Study Paper at the Justice as Trauma Conference, happening April 3 – 5, 2024, in Vancouver.
KEVIN ZAKRESKI
Have your say on reforming public engagement on land-use bylaws
KIRA DAVIDSON
New BC Housing Legislation Brings Changes to the Public Hearings Process
KIRA DAVIDSON
BCLI attends BC Cabinet & First Nations Leaders’ Gathering 2023
