H. Archibald Kaiser

Professor H. Archibald Kaiser is a faculty member at Schulich School of Law and cross-appointed to the Department of Psychiatry at Dalhousie University. Specializing in Criminal Law, Mental Health Law, and Disability Rights, he has taught since 1979 and contributed to reform in sentencing, mental health law, and drug policy.

• BA (Dalhousie), LLB (Dalhousie), LLM (Queen Mary University of London)

His research integrates human rights frameworks with criminal justice practices, focusing on issues such as:

• Mental health courts
• Drug decriminalization
• CRPD compliance
• Public health approaches to policing

Professor Kaiser’s publications emphasize trends in sentencing reform, harm reduction, and judicial accountability. Awards include:

• Dalhousie Law Alumni Teaching Award (2006-07)
• Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal (2002)
• Graduating Class Ring (1999)

He actively engages in community advocacy through organizations like the Canadian Mental Health Association and Mental Health Commission of Canada, while contributing to public discourse via media and continuing legal education.