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BC Supreme Court Strikes Down Involuntary Care Law | Vancouver News
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- Jul 31, 2026
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British Columbia’s top court just struck down key parts of its involuntary care system, calling it unconstitutional and a violation of Charter rights — including equality and the right to liberty. The ruling targets a law that lets authorities force psychiatric treatment without assessing whether patients can make their own health care decisions. The province now has six months to fix it — even as Premier David Eby pushes to expand involuntary care beds, sparking debate over whether this is the right path. The legal challenge, led by the Council of Canadians with Disabilities, focused on the dangerous assumption that all involuntarily admitted patients automatically consent to treatment — a practice that strips autonomy and fuels trauma. B.C. is now the only province in Canada with such sweeping powers, while others require capacity assessments. The decision also affects related laws, but mental health services will continue for now as the Attorney General’s office reviews the ruling. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a48628eae2e48078