@isitt_

Lawyer, historian, author. Grassroots advocate for social justice & ecology. Dad. Low-carbon explorer of places near and far.

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Joined August 2020
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We'll be back in court tomorrow to advocate for protection of cultural and ecological values of the Upper Walbran Valley. 🌲
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BC Court of Appeal has allowed the appeal of @CanadianGreens deputy leader (& NWT candidate) Rainbow Eyes, reducing 60-day jail sentence from #FairyCreek to 51 days. The reduced sentence still fails to balance Gladue principles, so we’ve appealed to the Supreme Court of Canada.
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⚖️@CECweb received a new #SEM submission asserting that 🇨🇦is failing to effectively enforce Section 36(3) of the Fisheries Act, by not preventing pollution by cruise ships & other vessels along Canada’s #Pacific coast 🌊🛳️ #SEMprocess More info: 👉bit.ly/4634lYi
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They are going to need more than a couple of cranes to fix that place… #cndpoli
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Prosecutors have dropped charges against 150 logging protesters, after a judge found RCMP failed to give proper notice of a court order and the SCC refused to hear a Crown appeal. "Those cases are now concluded as a result of this ruling." #cdnlaw #bcpoli cbc.ca/news/canada/british-c…

Cases dropped against 146 Fairy Creek protesters over RCMP's failure to read full injunction at...

Prosecutors in B.C. have withdrawn cases against nearly 150 protesters who were arrested for participating in a blockade around old-growth logging on Vancouver Island after a judge this year found...

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The Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed the Crown's application for leave to appeal the acquittal of my client Ryan Henderson. The acquittal stands along with withdrawal of contempt charges against 150 other Fairy Creek land defenders. #cdnlaw #bcpoli scc-csc.lexum.com/scc-csc/sc…
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At the BC Court of Appeal securing the release of a climate activist on bail pending the hearing of their appeal. “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.”
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The Crown's prosecution against 150 land defenders from Fairy Creek has collapsed. The RCMP botched enforcement, failing to provide paper copies of the injunction order. The charges are now being withdrawn. #bclaw #bcpoli #ferrycreek cbc.ca/news/canada/british-c…

B.C. old-growth protesters celebrate as a slew of contempt charges are withdrawn | CBC News

The B.C. Prosecution Service says it has withdrawn contempt charges against 11 old-growth logging protesters accused of breaching a court injunction during blockades at Fairy Creek on Vancouver...

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Appearing in the Supreme Court of Canada today, as co-counsel with Sean Hern in an appeal regarding public disclosure of Cabinet records of Ontario's Doug Ford government. scc-csc.ca/case-dossier/Coun…
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Back from a week in court in Kamloops, defending Secwépemc Hereditary Chief Saw-ses, his daughter Miranda Dick and other #TMX land defenders. Saw-ses and Miranda are free on bail, pending their appeals to the BC Court of Appeal. #bclaw #bcpoli cbc.ca/news/canada/british-c…
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I got a big win in my first trial this week with @noahrossj, placing the Crown's prosecution of 200 Fairy Creek protesters on the brink of collapse. "This calls into question whether the Crown can proceed," Isitt said #bclaw #bcpoli cbc.ca/news/canada/british-c… bccourts.ca/jdb-txt/sc/23/02…
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My new book with @RaviMalh is hot off the presses, Class Warrior, a collection of E.T. Kingsley’s speeches & writing. Kingsley led the Socialist Party of Canada after losing his legs in a railroad accident, explored in Able to Lead. Learn more: aupress.ca/books/120311-clas… #cdnhistory
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Congratulations Mayor-Elect Alto & #yyj's new Council. It's been an honour serving the public. I look forward to continuing to contribute to a caring, sustainable community & world, where people get the support they need & where we look after ecosystems that sustain us all.
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I was called and admitted as a barrister and solicitor today – a small step on the long path toward justice. A big thank you to everyone who assisted me along this journey. For help with your legal matters, please don’t hesitate to reach out. :) isitt.ca
Photo of Ben Isitt signing his Oath as a Barrister and Solicitor

ALT Photo of Ben Isitt signing his Oath as a Barrister and Solicitor

Photo of Ben Isitt outside the Nanaimo Courthouse

ALT Photo of Ben Isitt outside the Nanaimo Courthouse

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Don’t forget to pick up your copy of Using Power Well the next time you’re on the ferry :)
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We need #compassion for unhoused community members. @SharmarkeDubow & I are calling on (1) @CityOfVictoria to invest $250K toward 100 new units of housing with supports, & (2) BC Gov to deploy these homes without delay to help individuals & wider community. #yyj #yyjpoli #bcpoli
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RCMP's Community-Industry Response Group is out of control, abusing peaceful citizens at Argenta, Fairy Creek & Wet'suwet'en. When is the BC Gov, which is responsible for policing, going to take action to stop flagrant abuses of civil liberties? #bcpoli bccla.org/news/2022/07/civil…

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Review of our book Using Power Well in the Vancouver Sun. You can pick up a copy at Russell Books on Fort Street or order one here: harbourpublishing.com/produc… #bcpoli #bchistory vancouversun.com/opinion/col…

Using Power Well : Bob Williams and the Making of British Columbia

DescriptionThe compelling biography of former British Columbia cabinet minister Bob Williams weaves his political and economical insights with the story of his unconventional life. In Using Power...

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Standing in solidarity with people everywhere defending freedom of reproductive choice. #prochoice
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I appreciate the leadership of the Village of Queen Charlotte taking action to restore the Haida name for their community, Daajing Giids. Hopefully this progressive example inspires action in other communities, as one step toward decolonization. #bcpoli cbc.ca/news/canada/british-c…

B.C. island community moves to restore Indigenous name | CBC News

Queen Charlotte village council has voted unanimously to change the name of the community to Daajing Giids, the traditional Haida name for the area.

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