Via the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society (NSBS):
Regaining Trust: The Ruck Report
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
When:
October 29, 2024, 10:00 a.m. ADT
Where:
Online for all NSBS members and the public. Council, Implementation Task Force Members,
and Equity Committee Chairs are invited to attend in person at Borden Room, Nova Scotia
Barristers’ Society Office, Suite 800, 2000 Barrington St., Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Background:
In April 2021, the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society (NSBS) publicly acknowledged and expressed regret regarding “the existence of systemic discrimination in our justice system
At that time, the organization’s Council committed to undertaking:
A comprehensive external independent review of policies and processes to identify and address any areas of systemic discrimination that exist within the Society.
Douglas Ruck KC was appointed as the independent, external reviewer. Since beginning
his work, Mr. Ruck has delivered two verbal updates to Council, and his final report will be delivered to NSBS on October 29, 2024, at a specially scheduled meeting of Council.
All NSBS members, committee members, staff members, and members of the public are
welcome to attend the online event, further to details below.
Registration:
Advance registration required. To register, click on this link:
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