If you feel you have been wronged by any justice agency in British Columbia you need to complain and there is specific info on how to do that. Whatever jurisdiction you are in you will find similar complaint processes online:
- Compile your story (clear, concise, simple to follow, stick to facts in chronological order,
- Search the internet for the proper agency to complain to and get their process,
- Submit your complaint as outlined in their process for hearing complaints,
- follow up and follow through with your complaint and their response,
- Appeal any decision or response that you disagree with (they MUST inform you of your appeal options and process),
- follow up and follow through with your appeal and their response,
Here is a good PDF outlining the contacts for complaints about various justice agencies in B.C.:
or download PDF – complaints-process-justice-agencies
Complaints Against Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC)
The Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC) serves the public by prosecuting cases within federal jurisdiction with diligence, and in a manner that is fair, impartial and objective. In doing so, the PPSC is guided by its key values of respect, integrity, excellence and leadership.
This Policy outlines the procedure for the submission of complaints in respect of the work of the PPSC and for their consideration by the PPSC.
This Policy also addresses the requirement contained in section 25 of the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights (CVBR) to address complaints made by or on behalf of victims of crime.
http://www.ppsc-sppc.gc.ca/eng/cmp-pln/index.html
The Office of the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime (OFOVC)
is an independent resource for victims in Canada. The Office was created in 2007 to ensure the federal government meets its responsibilities to victims of crime.
http://www.victimsfirst.gc.ca/mac-fup/stp.html
Making a complaint
The OFOVC will review any complaints that fall within our mandate in an impartial and independent manner. Read more about what types of complaints we take .
We may also initiate a broader review of the issue you raise in order to make recommendations to the Government of Canada on how to improve its laws, policies or services for victims of crime.
How to make a complaint
You are welcome to e-mail us with general inquiries or comments. If you have a complaint, however, please contact us by phone, fax or mail.
Telephone (toll-free): 1-866-481-8429 Outside of Canada: 613-954-1651 Fax 613-941-3498
Mail or email
Office of the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime
P.O. Box 55037, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 1A1
Please do not send any confidential information by email, as we cannot guarantee privacy at this time.
Charging Someone with a Criminal Offense in B.C.
by: Canadian BAR Association BC Branch
https://www.cbabc.org/For-the-Public/Dial-A-Law/Scripts/Criminal-Law/215
download PDF – Charging Someone with a Criminal Offense-CBA British Columbia – 215
Canadian BAR Association BC Branch – Your Rights –
https://www.cbabc.org/For-the-Public/Dial-A-Law/Scripts/Your-Rights
200 Charter of Rights and Freedoms: Legal Rights – Audio
230 Charter of Rights and Freedoms: Overview – Audio
232 Charter of Rights and Freedoms: Equality Rights – Audio
235 Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy – Audio
236 Human Rights & Discrimination Protection – Audio
237 Aboriginal Law – Audio
238 Children’s Rights – Audio
239 Senior Law and Elder Abuse – Audio
240 Defamation: Libel and Slander – Audio
290 Immigrating to British Columbia – Audio
Audio clips are in MP3 format.
