[79] «The new sustainable development goals adopted by the United Nations call for the international community to come together to promote the rule of law; support
equal access to justice for all; reduce corruption; and develop effective, accountable, and transparent institutions at all levels.»
«We are all shocked that the governor vetoed a bill that would have reduced racial disparities in the criminal justice system, helped ensure
equal access to justice for all New Yorkers, provided improved public defense programs for those who can not afford an attorney, and much - needed mandate relief for counties,» Gradess said.
«Clearly the fact that he's talking about people needing
equal access to justice and feeling that they're getting it is an important part of what we're saying as a conference,» said Democratic conference leader Andrea Stewart - Cousins, who is the top black elected official in the Senate.
Two weeks ago, the legal aid budget was cut, denying poor people
equal access to justice.
16.3 promote the rule of law at the national and international levels, and ensure
equal access to justice for all
LRAP Minnesota helps reduce the education debt burden experienced by dedicated public interest lawyers who represent low income clients seeking legal services to secure essential needs like food, shelter and safety, and fundamental rights like
equal access to justice.
By Greta Cobar
Equal access to justice is just another one of the many American dreams that we are still dreaming about.
Each law school appoints a staff member to serve as champion / leader for engaging discussion between the school and justice system stakeholders, including the public, about the role of law schools in supporting
equal access to justice.
Our CEO, Charley Moore, says: «The 14th Amendment's purpose is equality before the law, it is our duty to make sure that every person has
equal access to justice.»
We are a community of agencies dedicated to the ideal of
equal access to justice.
He served on the board of directors of the State Bar of Texas and was a commissioner of the Texas
Equal Access to Justice Commission.
«Civil Legal Aid: Ensuring
Equal Access to Justice.»
The Campaign is how you and your law firm or business can join with hundreds of others from across New Hampshire to support
equal access to justice.
We look forward to her leadership in guiding the organization into the future and ensuring that people most in need have
equal access to justice,» Kidwell says.
This then ensures all people have
equal access to our justice system with experienced attorneys representing them.
Since 1993, Goldmark Interns have worked to provide
equal access to justice across Washington State.
And under the Agenda for Sustainable Development, the United States has committed to «ensur [ing]
equal access to justice for all,» as well as to «develop [ing] effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels» that are needed for that purpose.
Established in 1974, the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) promotes
equal access to justice by providing federal funding grants to 134 nonprofit legal aid programs across the United States.
Funded by the non-profit Legal Services Corporation, NJP works to create fair and
equal access to justice for low - income individuals and families.
We cooperate with many other community organizations to help ensure that all citizens have
equal access to justice.
Nov. 26, 2013)[Bea & Smith, N. Randy, JJ., majority opinion; Wardlaw, J., dissenting]: 2 - 1 decision finding government's position in an earlier reversal of a social security disability denial was substantially justified under
the Equal Access to Justice Act fee - shifting provision.
In 1974, Congress chartered the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) to promote
equal access to justice in the civil judicial system by providing low - income Americans with high quality legal aid.
Public interest work can allow you to achieve greater goals beyond earning a paycheck, such as working to effect societal change, supporting an important public cause, or providing
equal access to justice for needy individuals and organizations.
Through education and advocacy, we will continue to make progress to achieve
equal access to justice for low - income families and individuals in our state.
Here's what we heard: 40 per cent of Ontarians do not believe that they have fair and
equal access to the justice system.
The Internship honors second LFW president, Charles A. Goldmark, a revered advocate for
equal access to the justice system.
I am honored to serve as a trustee of this important charitable organization, which is dedicated to ensuring
equal access to justice and to enhancing the administration of justice and understanding of the law.
Accordingly, entrenching a commitment to respectful behaviour by counsel towards SRLs will be helpful in attaining
equal access to justice.
Accordingly, as the number of people representing themselves continues to grow, it is important to establish a commitment to respectful behaviour towards SRLs in the Model Code of Professional Conduct, in order to ensure fair and
equal access to justice.
From Texas comes word of an innovative program to help meet the mounting legal needs of low - income victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita: Lend - A-Lawyer, organized by Texas Appleseed and the Texas
Equal Access to Justice Foundation and supported by the law firm of Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw, which will underwrite a year - long fellowship position -LSB-...]
Directing court awards and unclaimed residual funds from class actions to the Montana Justice Foundation is one way you can help ensure
equal access to justice for all Montanans.
Above all, a qualifying requirement of pro bono work for trainees would be a compelling and timely testament to the legal profession's commitment to fair and
equal access to justice for all.
legal service is a matter of limited but uneasy debate in the community of reformers, progressives and do - gooders dedicated to the concept of
equal access to justice for everyone.
We explored the philosophical foundations of the common law, traced the evolution of the concept of
equal access to justice, and considered different sociological analyses of how ordinary Canadians interact with the civil justice systems built to serve them.
The pursuit of
equal access to justice is manifold, and Summit organizers, presenters, and many participants are active in... [more]
Generally lauded by judges and leaders of the profession, the long - term systemic value of pro bono legal service is a matter of limited but uneasy debate in the community of reformers, progressives and do - gooders dedicated to the concept of
equal access to justice for everyone.
We hope you will agree that such a society can not exist without
equal access to justice for everyone who needs to protect and enforce their rights.
WJP Rule of Law Index scores for civil justice and criminal justice are used as complementary indicators for target 16.3 on rule of law and
equal access to justice.
His special interests have been assistance to pro se litigants and assurance that low income domestic violence victims obtain
equal access to justice.
He believes in
equal access to justice for all, the entitlement to a fair hearing and is dedicated to promoting the interests and welfare of immigrants and those seeking protection in the UK.
Texas
Equal Access to Justice Foundation has awarded 1.2 million to various Hosuton Legal Aid Groups.
Of course, no one ever speaks about «
equal access to justice» or, for that matter, «access to equal justice.»
You can see that with all other UN member states Canada committed to promote the rule of law at the national and international levels (a fairly general target — not too hard to achieve) and to ensure
equal access to justice for all (much more concrete and challenging).
By working full - time for people like those I was trying ineffectually to help in Hampstead I thought I could help to provide them with something approaching that
equal access to justice which I naively thought the rule of law was all about.
Also, advertising should pay for it and the Reports should be made freely available to the public in PDF form in order to increase
equal access to Justice.
Two examples demonstrate the Law Society's effort to create a profession that affords not only
equal access to justice, but also equal access to the profession by lawyers from certain disadvantaged groups.
The Mission of Dakota Plains Legal Services is to promote
equal access to justice and improve the lives of our low income clients through quality legal assistance.
«Equal justice» is meant to guarantee
equal access to the justice system.
We are proud to offer this opportunity to recognize volunteer lawyers who help to provide
equal access to justice under law.
This meeting was held among leaders of the Massachusetts Bar Association, the Boston Bar Association, legal aid providers, and the Chief Justice to discuss the crucial importance of funding legal aid for the poor and to explore ways the Court and the legal aid community can work together to improve
equal access to justice for all litigants.