Further action on justice reform launched

VANCOUVER – The Province is launching a reform initiative to address B.C.’s justice system and identify actions that government, the judiciary, the legal profession, police and others can take to give British Columbians more timely and effective justice services, Premier Christy Clark announced.

Nine new judges appointed to courtrooms across B.C.

VICTORIA – Government has appointed nine new Provincial Court judges in regions around the province.

Report issues broad recommendations for ferry system

VICTORIA – BC Ferry Commissioner Gordon Macatee has delivered his review of the Coastal Ferry Act to Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Blair Lekstrom.

Class begins for new sheriff recruits

NEW WESTMINSTER – Twenty-four recruits arrived at the Justice Institute of British Columbia to begin extensive training and learn what it takes to become British Columbia’s next deputy sheriffs.

New Bountiful special prosecutor to be appointed

VICTORIA – The following is a statement from Attorney General Shirley Bond regarding her direction to appoint a new special prosecutor:

Legal aid for families and children increased

VICTORIA – As part of its commitment to B.C.’s justice system, the Ministry of Attorney General will boost annual legal aid funding by $2.1 million to help ensure families have access to family and child protection services.