Lawyer for B.C. churches says in-person gatherings important to religious freedom Under B.C.’s Public Health Act, Hughes says Henry can restrict or prevent entry to a place and she has made efforts to consult faith leaders while weighing their rights against data about COVID-19 cases in the province.Paul Jaffe, counsel for a group of petitioners that includes three Fraser Valley churches, has argued Henry’s orders reflect a value judgment.He said Friday his clients have been subjected to discriminatory treatment compared with other worship groups, such as Orthodox Jewish synagogues granted exemptions to hold weekly indoor services on the Sabbath.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Meanwhile, he said,.