Vancouver Jail strip searches continue
January 7, 2006 in Opinion
According to recent reports, the practice of routine strip-searching continues at the Vancouver Jail. People detained on minor offences, including bylaw infractions, are being strip searched without reasonable grounds. This abhorrent practice is against the law and is a violation of the constitutional right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure.
Our class action has stalled recently, due to procedural difficulties, but we expect to be back in court shortly.