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Youth Solitary Confinement in BC

Case Updates

  • The certification hearing is set for February 1-5, 2027.
Background

Hammerco Lawyers is bringing a proposed class action lawsuit against the Ministry of Children and Family Development about the government’s practice of using solitary (or “separate”) confinement on minors in its custody since January 1, 1984. Our class action alleges that youth solitary confinement is a breach of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms rights of these individuals and of the Ministry’s fiduciary and common law duties.

Class Membership Criteria

All individuals who, while between the ages of 12 and 17, were subjected to Solitary Confinement at one or more of the BC Youth Custody Centres between January 1, 1984, and the date of final resolution of the common issues, and the period between January 1, 1984, until final resolution of the common issues.

For additional information, including Frequently Asked Questions, please visit our Youth Solitary Confinement in British Columbia post.

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  • B.C. Crisis Centre: phone 1-800-784-2433 or online chat
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