Fair treatment of African Nova Scotians at the centre of new prosecution policy
- A new policy by the Public Prosecution Service addresses the overrepresentation of African Nova Scotians in the criminal justice system.
- The policy aims to ensure fair treatment for African Nova Scotians and includes measures to address racism and discrimination in cases.
- Crown attorneys are expected to conduct culturally competent prosecutions and challenge potential jurors for racial bias.
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Fair treatment of African Nova Scotians at the centre of new prosecution policy
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Crown prosecutors were handed new tools today to root out systemic anti-Black racism long embedded within the province’s justice system. After years of study, the province’s Public Prosecution Service unveiled a comprehensive policy that will guide Crown attorneys through criminal proceedings involving African Nova Scotians and people of African descent. Rick […]

Fair treatment of African Nova Scotians at the centre of new prosecution policy
HALIFAX – Nova Scotia Crown prosecutors were handed new tools today to root out systemic anti-Black racism long embedded within the province’s justice system. After years of study, the province’s […]
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