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N.S. decision on use of Impact of Race and Culture Assessment expected to have national impact
A Nova Scotia appellate court decision on sentencing Blacks could have ramifications across the country, says a counsel for the...
Jun 12, 2024
Pre-Sentencing Impact of Race and Culture Assessments receive Government of Canada funding
Access to justice is a fundamental Canadian value and an integral part of a fair and just society. The Government of Canada is committed...
Jun 12, 2024
Province announces $4.1 million for programs at African Nova Scotian Justice Institute
HALIFAX, N.S. — The African Nova Scotian Justice Institute is getting $4.1 million from the provincial government to fund its programs...
Jun 12, 2024
Shawna Paris-Hoyte announced as Executive Director of the African Nova Scotian Justice Institute
Halifax, NS, March 18, 2024 – The African Nova Scotian Justice Institute (ANSJI) proudly announces the appointment of Shawna Paris-Hoyte,...
Apr 24, 2024
R. v. R.B.W., 2023 NSCA 58
The Court of Appeal found that the sentencing judge had conducted the appropriate analysis and arrived at a fit and appropriate sentence.
Aug 23, 2023
R. v. Wournell, 2023 NSCA 53
...the sentencing judge erred by failing to meaningfully apply the information received in the Impact of Race and Culture Assessment (IRCA).
Jul 27, 2023
R. v. Anderson, 2021 NSCA 62
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.Â
Aug 17, 2021
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