Prisoners’ Legal Services
We promote the rule of law within prisons and the fair and equal treatment of prisoners. The West Coast Prison Justice Society operates Prisoners’ Legal Services, a legal clinic for federal and provincial prisoners in BC.
NEWS
West Coast Prison Justice Society/Prisoners’ Legal Services at the Supreme Court of Canada on May 13, 2025
The West Coast Prison Justice Society / Prisoners' Legal Services, represented by Alina Chekh, John Trueman, and Danielle Wierenga of Allen / McMillan Litigation Counsel, will be at the Supreme Court of Canada on May 13, 2025. The appeal, Frank Dorsey and Ghassan...
Appointment of new Executive Director of Prisoners’ Legal Services
The Board of Directors of West Coast Prison Justice Society is delighted to announce the appointment of Nicole Kief as Executive Director of Prisoners’ Legal Services (PLS). Nicole joined PLS eight years ago, and has held roles including Legal Advocate, Senior Legal...
CPSBC publishes a new practice standard for physicians who provide care to incarcerated patients
CPSBC has published a new practice standard, Treating Incarcerated Patients in Isolation, that highlights expectations for physicians who work in corrections to minimize health impacts related to solitary confinement. The practice standard is based on the United...
Prisoners’ Legal Services is hiring!
Prisoners’ Legal Services is a non-profit society providing legal assistance to people in federal and provincial prisons in British Columbia. We also engage in strategic litigation and advocacy on the prison justice issues brought forward by our clients to achieve...
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PUBLIC LEGAL EDUCATION
Prisoners’ Legal Services
302-7818 6th Street
Burnaby, BC
Tel: 604-636-0470
Fax: 604-636-0480
Email: info@pls-bc.ca
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How to Show Your Support
Help us to continue to fight for the human rights of prisoners in BC! PLS is currently litigating the important systemic issues of the segregation of prisoners with mental disabilities, access to health care, transgender prisoner rights, and access to religion and Indigenous spirituality. We need help to continue to do this important work. Donations to West Coast Prison Justice Society are non-charitable and are not tax deductible.
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West Coast Prison Justice Society
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Please call us at 604-636-0470 or email us at info@pls-bc.ca if you would like to discuss your donation.
Thanks for your support!