An independent Nova Scotia human rights board of inquiry in the case of Francis Xavier Anopuechi v. Atlantic Private Protection Services and Christopher Sandeson is scheduled to begin Monday, May 4.

Mr. Anopuechi alleges Mr. Sandeson, a security officer employed by Atlantic Private Protection Services, discriminated against him while he was shopping based on his skin colour and race.

The board of inquiry will begin at 9:30 a.m., in the Banook Room, Holiday Inn Harbourview, 101 Wyse Rd., Dartmouth.

The board chair is Eric Slone, who is independent of the commission, which is representing the public interest at the inquiry.

Source: Release