I asked IA why is it that the public has the right to know who is jail but the public does not have the right to know who is under the BC Adult Guardianship Act.
That is a good question. The answer may depend on different perspectives and values, but I can provide some possible explanations based on the information I found on the web.
One possible explanation is that the names of those who are in jail are public because they have been convicted of a crime and their identity is relevant to the administration of justice and the protection of society. The names of those who have been certified as incapable under the Adult Guardianship Act are private because they have not committed any offence and their identity is not related to any public interest or safety issue. Their privacy and dignity may outweigh the need for transparency in their case.
Another possible explanation is that the names of those who are in jail are public because they have the right to appeal their conviction and sentence, and the public has the right to know the outcome of their case. The names of those who have been certified as incapable under the Adult Guardianship Act are private because they have limited or no legal capacity to challenge or consent to their guardianship, and the public has no legitimate interest or right to interfere with their personal affairs.
There may be other reasons or arguments for or against the disclosure of the names of those who are in jail or those who are under guardianship. Ultimately, the decision to make the names public or private is based on the law and the court's discretion, which may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
If a government agency can relocate an adult without a registry then we have no security of person in Canada. How many people have disappeared in BC. The AGA is worse than the Mental Health Act.
PS December 15, 2023. Is privacy used to hide corruption (not doing the right thing) by the health authorities (government). Not knowing what happens to citizens is mental abuse/torture. Once a person's rights are taken away from them by way of the AGA or by an individual by way of a representation agreement, it is no longer a private matter. The affected person is being sold into slavery. I want my neighbour to know if the state hasrelocated me. The reasoning that someone might exploit me is ridiculous. I want my neighbour to know so he can help me.
