HALIFAX – People in Nova Scotia who want to file lawsuits over sexual and domestic assault would no longer have to do so within prescribed time limits under legislation introduced Wednesday.
Justice Minister Lena Metlege Diab says the Limitations of Actions Act would remove the deadlines faced by victims of sexual and domestic abuse who want to sue.
In the case of sexual abuse, people must file lawsuits within one year.
Metlege Diab says the act better protects sex and domestic abuse victims while also respecting the rights of all parties involved in legal actions.
The act would also set a limitation period of 15 years for legal claims over undetected medical complications arising from surgery that may not be discovered right away.
Metlege Diab says the changes were made to bring the province’s legislation in line with laws in six other provinces.
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