LEGALÂ AID
The concept of seeking justice cannot be equated with the value of dollars. Money plays no role in seeking justice.
WHAT IS LEGAL AID ? Legal aid is the provision of assistance to people otherwise unable to afford legal representation and access to the court system. Legal aid is regarded as central in providing access to justice by ensuring
EQUALITY BEFORE THE LAW Equality before the law, also known as equality under the law, equality in the eyes of the law, or legal equality, is the principle under which all people are subject to the same laws of justice. The law and the judges must treat everyone equally before the law regardless of their race, gender, gender identity, national origin, colour, ethnicity, religion, disability, or other characteristics, without privilege, discrimination, or bias
RIGHT TO COUNSEL Right to counsel means a defendant has a right to have the assistance of counsel (i.e., lawyers), and if the defendant cannot afford a lawyer, requires that the government appoint one or pay the defendants legal expenses.
Conclusion and suggestions Legal aid is not a charity or bounty, but is an obligation of the state and right of the citizens. The prime object of the state should be equal justice for all. Lack of legal awareness It is the absence of legal awareness which leads to exploitation and deprivation of rights and benefits of the poor.
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