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Human Rights

At ANSJI, we are committed to providing clear, concise, and actionable advice on human rights issues. Our summary advice services on human rights matters help individuals from the African Nova Scotian community navigate the complexities of human rights matters by providing support to complete and file human rights complaints, as well as an advocate throughout the resolution process and generally provide information and support to assist members of the community make informed decisions about their matters. We currently do not provide advocacy at the Board of Inquiry.


Our services include summary advice on:

 

  • Workplace Discrimination
     

  • Consumer Racial Profiling
     

  • Harassment & Bullying
     

  • Access to Justice
     

  • Housing Discrimination


At ANSJI, we believe everyone deserves access to fair and unbiased advice about their fundamental rights. Contact us today to learn how we can support you!​

 

What is Summary Advice?


Summary advice is a brief, concise form of guidance provided to help individuals or organizations understand their legal position on a specific issue. It is not a full, in-depth legal consultation but rather a quick overview or initial opinion on a matter, usually based on the information provided by the client.


Key features of summary advice:

 

  • Brief and Focused: The advice is typically short and directly addresses the main concern or question posed.
     

  • Preliminary Guidance: It offers an overview of potential legal implications, rights, or obligations but may not go into detail.
     

  • Clarifies Next Steps: It helps the recipient understand whether further legal action is needed, such as seeking more detailed advice, filing a claim, or pursuing mediation.
     

  • Accessible: This type of advice is often provided in initial consultations, advice clinics, or through helplines to make legal help more accessible and less time-consuming.
     

  • Not Comprehensive: While helpful for general understanding, summary legal advice may not cover every aspect of a legal issue or provide exhaustive analysis.


This kind of advice is often used to help individuals make informed decisions about their next steps, whether it’s resolving a legal issue on their own or seeking more detailed legal representation.

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