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Section 810

Prisoners’ Legal Services
The Criminal Code of Canada allows a judge or justice of the peace to require you to enter a recognizance (like a peace bond) if there are reasons to believe you will commit certain serious crimes. This booklet explains the 810 process, what your rights are, and how to get legal help.
Last reviewed September 2024
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Legal Information for Indigenous People

S.H.E.D. Society of Bella Coola
This booklet provides basic, accessible legal information for Indigenous people facing legal issues. Topics include justice systems, children and families, rights and protections, death and taxes, income security, and class actions. It explains how the laws can vary for people based on their Indigeneity.
Last reviewed September 2024
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LSLAP Manual: Workers’ Compensation

Law Students’ Legal Advice Program (LSLAP)
This chapter on workers’ compensation is from the manual used by law students handling cases at LSLAP’s legal clinics. It provides an overview of the law relating to compensation for workplace injuries or illness, and describes the claims and appeal procedure.
Last reviewed September 2024
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LSLAP Manual: Wills and Estate Administration

Law Students’ Legal Advice Program (LSLAP)
From the manual used by law students handling cases at LSLAP’s legal clinics. Provides a breakdown of common provisions included in wills. Also covers the execution of wills, and the administration and distribution of estates.
Last reviewed September 2024
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LSLAP Manual: Victims

Law Students’ Legal Advice Program (LSLAP)
This chapter is from the manual used by law students handling cases at LSLAP’s legal clinics. It contains an overview of the support, resources, and legal options that are available to victims of crime.
Last reviewed September 2024
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LSLAP Manual: Strata Law

Law Students’ Legal Advice Program (LSLAP)
This chapter is from the manual used by law students handling cases at LSLAP’s legal clinics. It provides an overview of the current state of strata property law in BC, including details on a strata development, governance of a strata corporation, and common issues.
Last reviewed September 2024
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LSLAP Manual: Mental Health Law

Law Students’ Legal Advice Program (LSLAP)
This chapter is from the manual used by law students handling cases at LSLAP’s legal clinics. It provides an overview of the law governing mental health facility admissions and discharges, the rights of the mentally disadvantaged, and the implications of mental disorder in other areas of law.
Last reviewed September 2024
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LSLAP Manual: Landlord and Tenant Law

Law Students’ Legal Advice Program (LSLAP)
This chapter is from the manual used by law students handling cases at LSLAP’s legal clinics. It provides a summary of the law relating to tenancy agreements, security deposits, rent increases, tenants’ and landlords’ rights, termination, and eviction. Dispute resolution are also addressed.
Last reviewed September 2024
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LSLAP Manual: Family Law

Law Students’ Legal Advice Program (LSLAP)
This chapter is from the manual used by law students handling cases at LSLAP’s legal clinics. It includes an overview of the family law process, as well as the law relating to marriage, common-law relationships, divorce, support, and adoption.
Last reviewed September 2024
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LSLAP Manual: Employment Law

Law Students’ Legal Advice Program (LSLAP)
This chapter on employment law is from the manual used by law students handling cases at LSLAP’s legal clinics. It provides an overview of the law relating to employment standards, wages and overtime, leaves of absence, termination of employment, and wrongful dismissal.
Last reviewed September 2024