An organization he once led is condemning recent comments made by former BC Attorney General and NDP leadership candidate David Eby.
“The BCCLA condemns BC Attorney General David Eby for throwing human rights, civil liberties, and evidence under the bus by suggesting the state should be able to involuntarily detain and force treatment on people who use drugs. As a lawyer, Minister Eby knows that such a law would violate Charter rights.
Earlier this week, Kelowna RCMP commander Supt. Kara Triance called for compulsory mental health and substance use programs in the wake of the release of a prolific offender who has refused treatment and offers of housing assistance.
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