This 1-hour interactive webinar will highlight the range of free, plain language and trustworthy legal advice and information resources available from Legal Aid BC for self-represented litigants in Provincial Court (i.e people navigating court without a lawyer). This webinar will focus on Legal Aid publications, which are available both online and in print, which can help intermediaries supporting self represented litigants.
Our presenters, Megan Smiley and Rachel Carlson from Courthouse Libraries BC’s LawMatters Program and Patricia Lim from Legal Aid BC (LABC) will use narrative scenarios to demonstrate how to use these sources in supporting clients who are representing themselves in court.
Intermediaries, advocates, public librarians, law students, and general practitioners are all welcome to attend. LSBC members attending this session may claim up to 1hr of CPD.
Privacy Principles for Public Bodies, with examples for public libraries. This session was offered in connection with the Kootenay Library Federation. Covers privacy principles and compliance under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, suitable for public bodies, and public libraries in particular. Original date November 18, 2020.
This webinar provides guidance on responding to legal questions about the upcoming changes to the Divorce Act. The session was designed to help public library staff learn how to use the JP Boyd on Family Law Wikibook in a practical, hands-on way during legal reference. The topic was chosen based on feedback received from public library staff and the fact that the new Divorce Act changes were meant to come into force in July of 2020. The changes have since been delayed until March 2021. John-Paul Boyd, Q.C., discussed the basic legal principles involved in the topic before taking questions from the viewers. Front-line courthouse librarians hosted alongside John-Paul and provided examples of questions they received and resources they have used in their reference work.
This webinar provides guidance on responding to legal questions about family violence, including legal solutions such as protection orders and support organizations. The session was designed to help public library staff learn how to use the JP Boyd on Family Law Wikibook in a practical, hands-on way during legal reference. The topic was chosen based on feedback received from public library staff and the current relevancy during the COVID-19 pandemic. John-Paul Boyd, Q.C., discussed the basic legal principles involved in the topic before taking questions from the viewers. Front-line courthouse librarians hosted alongside John-Paul and provided examples of questions they received and resources they have used in their reference work.
This webinar provides information about how COVID-19 health directives are affecting family law issues. The session was designed to help public library staff learn about the impact COVID-19 is having on family law and demonstrate how to use the online JP Boyd on Family Law Wikibook in a practical way when answering reference questions. John-Paul Boyd, Q.C., discussed the basic legal principles involved in the topic before taking questions from the viewers. He was joined by Courthouse Librarians who helped created and curate the COVID-19 Resources for British Columbians Wikibook.
LawMatters is a Courthouse Libraries BC outreach program funded by the Law Foundation of British Columbia. We work in partnership with public libraries to provide local access to legal information in print, as well as legal reference and referral services…
LawMatters is a Courthouse Libraries BC outreach program funded by the Law Foundation of British Columbia. We work in partnership with public libraries to provide local access to legal information in print, as well as legal reference and referral services in communities throughout the province. Together, we strive to improve British Columbians’ access to legal information and justice.
