SLAPP back!
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- Published on Wednesday, 05 October 2016 05:15
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Dear friends,
SLAPP suits—that is, Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation— are undermining the health of our democracy.
These lawsuits aim to intimidate and silence critics by burdening them with the cost of a legal defense, and they risk creating a real chill on free expression in this province.
The time is right to fight back against SLAPPs.
The BCCLA is launching a project aimed at bringing anti-SLAPP legislation to British Columbia. The legislation, like the one recently passed in Ontario, would help individuals threatened with legal action to defend themselves from companies or governments with deep pockets.
We aim to raise $10,000 to kick off this project. So far, we've raised $8500. Today, I am asking you to help us reach our $10,000 goal, and launch our law reform work to bring anti-SLAPP legislation to BC.
Can you help us reach our goal by donating $50 or $100 right now?
This issue is fundamental to civil liberties and will have far ranging impacts on the work of environmentalists, First Nations people, critics, and activists alike.
Last week, BCCLA Liberty Award winner Franke James and her husband Billiam James invited us into their home to hold a fundraising reception in support of our anti-SLAPP work. It was a great event, and those in attendance gave generously to help us reach our goal.
We are now just $1500 from our launch goal, and your support could make all the difference.
Please, if you can, donate today to help us reach our goal.
We've got something really special for those who are able to chip in and help us meet our goal right now. See below for more info. If you have any questions, feel free to emailr0
