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New international guidance on mental health legislation—how …

WebOne of the key features of this guidance document is its “Checklist for assessing rights-based legislation on mental health,” which “provides a simple, direct …

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Fast Facts on the Mental Health Act — Health Justice

WebThe Mental Health Act is Based in Outdated Stigma and Stereotypes. The Mental Health Act was passed in 1964 and many portions of it still remain the same today. The last time …

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Decolonizing BC's Mental Health Law — Health Justice

WebCommunity Reflection. “This publication magnifies and exposes the truths that Indigenous people have long articulated – mental health law in BC is based on colonial concepts …

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What We're Doing — Health Justice

WebWhat is coercive health care? Being able to make informed decisions about your own body and your health care is a fundamental human right protected in Canada’s Charter of …

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Will the Supreme Court of Canada make a key decision

WebOn January 12 and 13, 2022, a legal case about the constitutionality of BC’s Mental Health Act will be heard by the Supreme Court of Canada, the highest court in the country. …

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Pride as protest: 2SLGBTQ+ rights and mental health

WebBisexual and transgender people are “over-represented among low-income Canadians” with half of transgender people “living on less than $15000 a year.” …

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Bill 23 Overview: Introducing Independent Rights Advice in the …

WebHealth Justice is a remote organization based in BC. #170-422 Richards Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2Z4 (mailing address only) 604-358-7916. The Health …

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Adult Abuse and Neglect Responses

WebPart 3 of the Adult Guardianship Act (“AGA, Part 3”) is designed to help adults who may be experiencing abuse or neglect and who are unable to seek support and assistance …

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Court decision illustrates barriers to enforcing human rights under

WebOn August 26, 2020 the BC Court of Appeal released the latest decision in the years-long constitutional court challenge to the “deemed consent” sections in the Mental …

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Laura Johnston — Health Justice

WebLaura Johnston is a lawyer who has worked primarily in the areas of disability rights, mental health, and human rights. Laura has represented clients with many different forms of …

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5 Important Things About Nunavut’s New Mental Health Act

WebHealth Justice is a remote organization based in BC. #170-422 Richards Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2Z4 (mailing address only) 604-358-7916. The Health …

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Pausing Expansion of MAID for Mental Illness as Sole Condition: …

WebHealth Justice is a remote organization based in BC. #170-422 Richards Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2Z4 (mailing address only) 604-358-7916. The Health …

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Guiding Principles: Why We Need Them — Health Justice

WebKnowing the purpose and the guiding principles of a law can assist any person who is tasked with interpreting the law, whether it be a health care worker or a judge in a legal …

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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: The Right to Health

WebFor example, see the following TRC Calls to Action: 18. We call upon Federal, provincial, territorial, and Aboriginal governments to acknowledge that the …

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Quick Facts About Bill 22 – Mental Health Amendment Act

WebHealth Justice is a remote organization based in BC. #170-422 Richards Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2Z4 (mailing address only) 604-358-7916. The Health …

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Getting legal help — Health Justice

WebTo book a clinic appointment, please call the Access Pro Bono client line at 604-878-7400 or toll-free 1-877-762-6664 or fill out Access Pro Bono's Online Triage Form. Access Pro …

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Guiding Principles: The 8 Principles — Health Justice

WebPrioritizing intersectional equity can include ensuring that different cultural, religious, spiritual, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, and racial identities are respected …

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