In 2020, we released the first version of Palestinian Human Rights Issues in Canada: A Legal & Tactical Guide. We made additional updates in 2021, and now, we are grateful to be releasing a third version.
Over the last year and a half, since Israel escalated its “chronic, insidious genocide” in October 2023, Palestine advocacy has exponentially grown nationally and globally. This updated guide reflects recent events as well as new legal precedent. As activism for Palestinian human rights has increased, so have attempts at suppression, violence, targeting of pro-Palestinian activists. Our hope is that this guide will continue to be a resource for those who join the fight for a Free Palestine.
What’s included in the guide?
The guide includes information about:
- Free speech rights
- Protest rights
- Criminal issues you may face
- Campus specific issues
- Boycott, divestment, and sanctions (BDS) actions
- Other lawsuits to know about like defamation, assault and battery, and national and international legal advocacy
- Resources such as legal and other organizations to connect with, legal aid websites, and Freedom of Information request information
- Case law appendix with some key cases
The guide is available as PDF on our website to review or download by selecting “Legal and Tactical Guide” below. We also have a text only version available for accessibility. If this version is not accessible, please try this alternate text only option. If you have any questions or need an alternate format, please email us at info@justpeaceadvocates.ca.
If you need legal support or would like to report an incident, please go to Legal Resources page to submit the applicable form. Alternatively, you can email info@justpeaceadvocates.ca.
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Please note, any legal information in this resource is intended for general educational purposes and is NOT a substitute for legal advice – federal and provincial laws differ, laws may change, and the application of all laws depends on the specific facts of a case. Make sure to consult with a lawyer before relying on any information you find here.
