Research Stories
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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.
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Nov 1, 2023Why is the law different when you’re unhoused?
A new report co-authored by Allard Law Professor Dr. Alexandra Flynn found the personal property rights of unhoused people in Canada are systematically undermined.
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Oct 5, 2023Dr. Carol Liao wins Canada’s Clean50 award for sustainability, thought leadership
Allard Law Professor Dr. Carol Liao has been named to Canada’s 2024 Clean50 list, which recognizes the top 50 individuals and teams in Canada who have demonstrated measurable leadership in fighting climate change and helping Canada transition to a low-carbon economy.
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Oct 3, 2023Law professor’s new book makes case for overhaul of Canada’s criminal justice system
In his new book, Indictment: The Criminal Justice System on Trial, Allard Law Professor Benjamin Perrin outlines the cracks and chasms he sees in the criminal justice system and how Canada could create a better model for victims, offenders and society.
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Sep 12, 2023Indictment the Podcast launches today – with stories from inside Canada’s criminal justice system
The search for a new approach to criminal justice is the driving force behind the Indictment podcast, launched today by Professor Benjamin Perrin.