Scott E. Bernstein
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Following a long period of world travel and a career as a computer consultant, Scott Bernstein earned a MS in Environmental Studies and came to the practice of law with a passion for social justice and a belief in the dignity of all people and the environment they rely upon. After being called to the B.C. Bar in 2010, Scott opened up his own social justice law practice representing clients on civil, criminal and environmental cases. Scott joined Pivot Legal Society in early 2011. He currently is a staff lawyer working on strategic litigation and advocacy in Pivot's drug policy and housing campaigns.

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A Public Vote Shouldn't Decide Drug Users' Access to Health Care

(3) Comments | Posted May 23, 2013 | 12:16 PM

Imagine if your city government decided to take a public vote to determine whether you and your family members should have access to health care. Based on what the public decides about your mother and her illness, and not what her doctors, your city government says it will pass a...

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Homeless People Need Protection By The Law, Not Punishment Under It

(6) Comments | Posted October 9, 2012 | 3:15 PM

Early last month, a Vancouver police officer on patrol came across a man walking near Stanley Park, bleeding from his head. The 39-year-old homeless man had been sleeping near Lost Lagoon in Stanley Park when he was assaulted. He was taken to hospital and he was treated for lacerations to...

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