News releases from Justice (Page 1)

Felix Cacchione, Director of Nova Scotia’s Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT), will retire at the end of May.

Les consultations relatives au premier examen indépendant de la loi sur l’accessibilité (Accessibility Act) ont commencé aujourd’hui, le 21 avril.

Consultations for the first independent review of the Accessibility Act launched today, April 21.

The appointment process for senior leadership positions at the Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service (PPS) will be updated through amendments to the Public Prosecutions Act introduced today, April 11.

Legislation introduced today, April 7, clarifies a section of the Boat Harbour Act that prohibits legal claims against the Province for the closure of the Boat Harbour effluent treatment facility.

Legislation introduced today, April 5, offers additional safeguards to prevent abuse of those who appoint another person to manage their affairs under a power of attorney.

Legislation that will make it more difficult for someone to obtain items to impersonate a police officer will come into effect May 12.

Legislation introduced today, April 1, will formally recognize the Public Trustee of Nova Scotia’s authority to manage cases and make final arrangements for a deceased person when the next of kin cannot be identified or take responsibility.

Legislation introduced today, March 24, will make it easier for Nova Scotia families living in different parts of the country to collect court-ordered child and spousal support payments from their ex-partners and spouses.

The Province is taking action to stop people from protesting outside the homes of senior health officials and other health service providers.

The Province is taking an important step in addressing systemic racism in the justice system by developing an African Nova Scotian Justice Plan.

Des changements législatifs visant à mieux aider les familles qui vivent une séparation entreront en vigueur le 1er avril.

Legislative changes to better support families dealing with family separation will come into effect on April 1.

The government is offering a reward of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for the disappearance of Matthew Simon Harrie.

Nova Scotia lawyers who want to be provincial court judges can now apply under the Province’s new application process.

The Province has completed its review of the Adult Capacity and Decision-making Act. It was filed with the legislature clerk's office today, February 25.

The government is offering a reward of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for the homicide of Joseph (JoJo) Beals.

Nine of the province’s lawyers are being awarded the prestigious Queen’s counsel (QC) designation.

A new program aimed at improving the mental health of Nova Scotia’s first responders and other public safety personnel launched today, February 8.

The government is taking measures to improve the process for appointing judges to the province’s criminal and family courts.