News & Announcements
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Professor Dennis Pavlich looks back on 50 years at UBC
Professor Pavlich was honoured by UBC President Benoit-Antoine Bacon with UBC’s long-service award at a special ceremony in October.
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Creating a Just Future: How Indigenous Allard Law alumni are helping decolonize the criminal justice system
Indigenous Allard Law grads are working with Elders and communities to decolonize Canadian legal structures and revitalize Indigenous legal traditions in ways that have a direct impact on Indigenous people’s lives.
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Professor David Duff receives Jim Taylor, QC Faculty Scholar Award
Professor David Duff has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to the Allard School of Law.
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Feb 27, 2024Celebrating 1 year, Allard Law program at UBC gives Afghan women judges a new professional home
The Peter A. Allard School of Law celebrated the one-year anniversary of the law school's Afghan Women Judges Program on February 9 with an event at Allard Hall.
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Feb 7, 2024Professor Gordon Christie named Jim Taylor, QC Faculty Scholar
Professor Christie is recognized as a leader who has played a critical role in helping the law school respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action and as a mentor to other faculty.
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Feb 1, 2024The Globe and Mail: Taylor Swift may speak now about sexual deepfake images. But that’s not enough
Opinion: Allard Law Professor Kristen Thomasen and Schulich Law Professor Suzie Dunn call for more legal protections against AI-generated deepfake images and videos.
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Jan 16, 2024Allard Alum Aleem Bharmal, KC reflects on his unique path to human rights law
Allard Law alum Aleem Bharmal, KC served as a United Nations officer in Rwanda, Executive Director of the Community Legal Assistance Society, and President of the Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch.
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Jan 10, 2024New report aims to remove roadblocks to freedom for the wrongfully convicted
A new report by the UBC Innocence Project argues that wrongfully convicted individuals are languishing in Canada’s prisons – and explains how timely access to police and court records could help remedy these miscarriages of justice.
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Dec 12, 2023Leon Judah Blackmore Foundation boosts UBC Innocence Project’s capacity with new $100,000 gift to establish investigation fund
The Allard School of Law is pleased to announce a gift of $100,000 from the Leon Judah Blackmore Foundation, which will provide critical funding for the activities of the UBC Innocence Project.