Research Stories
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Feb 19, 2026Cowichan decision is ‘rock solid law’, won’t affect private landowners, Allard Law expert says
A new UBC analysis says the Cowichan decision is grounded in solid law and does not threaten private landowners, outlining pathways for fair, forward-looking solutions.
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Feb 17, 2026New report identifies systemic racism in immigration detention, calls for abolition
A new report reveals how Canada’s immigration detention system disproportionately impacts racialized people—especially Black men—and calls for a gradual move toward abolition.
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Feb 9, 2026Using AI to support law students and expand access to justice
Allard Law professors are transforming legal education through innovative collaborations that blend technology, pedagogy and social impact.
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Feb 4, 2026Solving the puzzles of assisted reproduction
Family law is complicated and legal change can be slow, but Allard Law scholars and alumni are making progress.
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Jan 30, 2026New open-access guide aims to demystify the rules of evidence
For unrepresented litigants, the rules around evidence can be particularly challenging to navigate. A new educational guide by professor Nikos Harris aims to help readers understand how courts actually apply these rules.
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Jan 8, 2026Justice Selwyn Romilly honoured in naming of Allard Law professorship held by Dr. Ireh Iyioha
Dr. Ireh Iyioha, the inaugural holder of the Hon. Selwyn Romilly UBC Professorship in Race and Access to Justice, aims to model the values that animated Justice Romilly’s work.