Apology sought for ‘disturbing’ confinement of people with disabilities
HALIFAX — An independent report that warned people with disabilities were being unjustly confined in a Nova Scotia psychiatric hospital is being described as “startling and disturbing” by a law professor at Dalhousie University.
Archie Kaiser, who teaches at the Schulich School of Law, said the province should have found housing in the community with supports for the residents, after the review was delivered to senior health officials almost 13 years ago.
“Nova Scotia should apologize for its failure,” Kaiser wrote in an email.
“Responsible ministers should take responsibility for the inaction of successive governments following the review. This has been a shameful and deplorable situation for citizens who deserve our support to live with us in the community.”