Legal Services Unit

The Legal Services Unit provides free legal support to African Nova Scotians and Black people of African descent living in Nova Scotia. Our lawyers offer dedicated advocacy and representation in justice matters while applying a critical race lens to advance fairness and equity.

Read notable cases where the African Nova Scotian Justice Institute supported sentencings:

Brandon Rolle represented ANSJI as an intervener in heard by the Supreme Court of Canada.

Jan 13

The Court of Appeal found that the sentencing judge had conducted the appropriate analysis and arrived at a fit and appropriate sentence.

Aug 22, 2023

...the sentencing judge erred by failing to meaningfully apply the information received in the Impact of Race and Culture Assessment (IRCA).

Jul 26, 2023

This case represented a significant shift in the law and is seen as the leading case on the sentencing of Black offenders in the country.

Aug 16, 2021