Changes to police complaints system ‘not the answer’ to systemic racism, advocate says

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Claudia Chender, the NDP’s justice spokesperson and MLA for Dartmouth South, said she’s happy with the change, but she’s concerned it will take too long to come into effect.

‘Unfortunately, the Liberal government is dragging their heels on implementing these changes, which will not take effect until 2021,’ she said in a news release.

‘Given the disproportionate impact on vulnerable women and victims of racial profiling, more timely action is required.’”

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Claudia Chender MLA