Law Union of BC

The Law Union of BC is a budding organization of lawyers, law students, legal workers, activists and community members.

[Law Union of BC @BCLawUnion]

Once all that stuffy business is out of the way, we will head to the Cascade Room nearby (2616 Main Street) for some post-AGM drinks and socializing!

[Law Union of BC @BCLawUnion]

Join us as we elect members of the Steering Committee, update members on the progress and achievements in the Law Union's past year, and set priorities for the year ahead.

[Unist'ot'en Camp @UnistotenCamp]

The RCMP are blocking access to the Healing Centre. They are trying to starve us out again.

Today they stopped a driver with medical supplies & threatened to arrest them.

Call your representatives & tell them this is no way to treat Indigenous people.

[Law Union of BC @BCLawUnion]

@willisturner @AbbyNews Good thing this is only a local problem that won't impact anywhere else in the province.

[Law Union of BC @BCLawUnion]

Yep, Canada has literally committed genocide. The International Criminal Court has prosecuted the architects of similar actions in many other places. They should do so here.

[Harsha Walia (she/her) @HarshaWalia]

No human is illegal.
Abolish the border.

[West Coast LEAF @WestCoast_LEAF]

Thanks to @TheMartlet for a thoughtful piece on how gender-based violence during the pandemic has harmed those facing multiple oppressions. We were happy to be interviewed about our COVID-19 BC Gender Equality Report Card as part of it! https://t.co/oXZ5w4LUGW #GBV #Covid19 #BC

[Law Union of BC @BCLawUnion]

Get ready! Our Annunal General Meeting + Games Night is almost here. Join us for a fun filled night of discussions, elections, & digital games! Register in advance - link in bio.

[West Coast LEAF @WestCoast_LEAF]

@BCLawUnion Image description: "Law Union of BC AGM & Games Night. March 11 2021 6-8 pm. Steering Committee Election, Progress Update, Goal Setting, Digital Party Time." QR code at top left. Pink, yellow and blue board game background.

[Law Union of BC @BCLawUnion]

Our AGM & Games Night is quickly approaching! Be sure to register in advance here: https://t.co/MfQxMofLUt 👾

[Law Union of BC @BCLawUnion]

Calling all BC lawyers & organizers! Upcoming on March 11 we’re hosting our Annual General Meeting & Games Night from 6-8PM via Zoom! Join us as we elect members for the Steering Committee, set priorities for the new year, updates, and digital fun time! 🕹

[Sarah Ferencz @Ferencz_Sarah]

Check out this upcoming Drug Policy/Law Reform panel on the 18th at 5:30 PM (PST) with the Social Justice section of the CBA BC. Register by tomorrow. 1.5 CPD hours for the lawyers. Non lawyers always welcome too! https://t.co/rydL1uEt2v

[Law Union of BC @BCLawUnion]

Join us for the Law Union of BC’s first Annual Strategic Vision & Planning Session on Tuesday, August 18th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm on Zoom.

Here is the draft agenda (all are invited to suggest edits) and Zoom link:

https://t.co/WU9uTjzYst

https://t.co/jAaSNg9EwX

[Law Union of BC @BCLawUnion]

Day 10 of #10DaysofAbolition
Prisoners’ Justice Day

On August 10, 1975, a prisoner-led hunger strike in Bath, Ontario mourned the suicide of Edward Nalon. August 10 then became Prisoners’ Justice Day in Canada.
#abolitioncanada #thefutureisabolition

https://t.co/5Vw6WfA1Ty

[Law Union of BC @BCLawUnion]

Day 9 of #10DaysofAbolition
How to Contribute?

What can you do to help?
1) volunteer or donate
2) keep pressure on state officials by email, phone, and twitter
3) share and educate others
#abolitioncanada #fundthepeople #investincommunities

https://t.co/1VKGWHcSgj

[Law Union of BC @BCLawUnion]

Day 8 of #10DaysofAbolition
What Happens if we Close Prisons?

Release happens frequently. Releasing people from prison isn't the problem; the problem is not having the right supports and investments in communities.
#abolitioncanada; #wekeepeachothersafe

https://t.co/r4aLfdfSVB

[Law Union of BC @BCLawUnion]

Day 7 of #10DaysofAbolition
Reform vs. Abolition

Prison reform efforts have not decreased incarceration rates. Abolition calls for structural changes that invest in people - not their confinement.
#abolitioncanada #prisonreform #defundCSC

https://t.co/ONoDPF9XLf

[Law Union of BC @BCLawUnion]

Day 6 of #10DaysofAbolition
Intersectionality and Prisons

It is no coincidence that those with the least privilege are also more likely to end up in prison.
#abolitioncanada #noprideinprisons

https://t.co/g4poXu6c3Q

[Law Union of BC @BCLawUnion]

Day 5 of #10DaysofAbolition
COVID-19 and Prisons

During the pandemic, risks to COVID-19 are perilous and prisons are a death sentence.
#abolitioncanada #covid19

https://t.co/cx4qS5ms6k