Summary of Meetings: Human Rights Law
Number of Meetings Held:3
February 15, 2022
Registration Count: 159
Guest Speaker: Aleem Bharmal, Q.C., Lawyer, Human Rights Clinic, Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS); Jonathan Blair, Lawyer, Community Law Program, CLAS; Emily Zarychta, Legal Advocate, Human Rights Clinic, CLAS; Bethany Hastie, Assistant Professor, Peter Allard
Meeting Title/Topic: Human Rights & Workplace Sexual Harassment: Case Updates
Synopsis: Discussion of the evolving law on sexual harassment in BC with a panel of practicing human rights lawyers and a renowned expert in the field. Hosted by the Human Rights & Social Justice Sections, in partnership with Courthouse Libraries BC & SHARP Workplaces at CLAS.
April 20, 2022
Registration Count: 70
Guest Speaker: Aleem Bharmal, Q.C., Lawyer, Human Rights Clinic, Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS); Jonathan Blair, Lawyer, Community Law Program, CLAS; Emily Zarychta, Legal Advocate, Human Rights Clinic, CLAS; Bethany Hastie, Assistant Professor, Peter Allard
Meeting Title/Topic: Update from the BC Human Rights Commissioner
Synopsis: Discussed the BCOHRC’s work in 2021/2022 with a focus on the Commissioner’s work undertaken pursuant to her inquiry and intervention powers. Joint meeting with Social Justice.
May 24, 2022
Registration Count: 110
Guest Speaker: Emily Ohler
Meeting Title/Topic: BC Human Rights Tribunal Update
Synopsis: Overview of the Tribunal’s ongoing process review, including where it is at and where it is headed in the months to come.