B.C. Government to Restrict Protests at Places of Worship

British Columbia to ban protests near schools and places of worship

British Columbia’s (BC) attorney general introduced two bills on Monday that effectively ban protests near schools and places of public worship in order to preserve public access and maintain public safety. In a press conference, BC Premier David Eby said the bills come in response to “disturbing events targeting Jewish and other religious communities.” Currently the Safe Access to Schools Act bans protests and other activities that impede acces…

B.C. government looks to extend protest ban to places of worship as civil liberties groups raise concerns

If passed, the new legislation would allow places of worship to post signs establishing an access zone within 20 metres of their property line, within which actions that block access, disrupt, or "could reasonably be expected to cause concern for a person's mental or physical safety" are not allowed.

B.C. government to restrict protests at places of worship

The B.C. government is proposing a law that would ban disruptive protests within a certain perimeter of places of worship, in addition to the existing bubble zone around schools.

B.C. to bring in safety zones, ban harassment around sites of worship

VICTORIA - The British Columbia government is bringing in legislation to prevent intimidation, harassment and obstruction of people from going to their temples, churches and other places of worship.

B.C. to introduce legislation to protect public access to places of worship, schools

B.C. Premier David Eby said Monday that students, educators and people attending faith services will be able to do so knowing the spaces will be safe, respectful and protected.

Government plans measures to make schools safer, introduce similar protections for places of worship

Students, educators and people attending faith services will soon see stronger protections that help ensure public spaces remain safe and respectful, with proposed laws extending safe-access zones at schools and establishing new ones at places of worship. “The ability for kids to learn and the ability for everyone to pray without harassment or intimidation is […]