Sentences with phrase «of equal access to justice»

A solidly worded paragraph 18 of Delivering Justice on effective and equitable justice service delivery morphed into a blabbering paragraph 14 of the Declaration emphasizing the right of equal access to justice for all (making me ask: what legal value does «emphasizing» a right have?)

The APB Board of Directors consists of several lawyers and non-lawyers from across BC who share a dedication to the pursuit of equal access to justice for all British Columbians.

«The establishment of the Corporation will mark a new, sincere, nonpartisan dedication to the provision of equal access to justice for all our citizens,» Sen. Kennedy said during floor debate in December 1973.

By hosting a Fellow, you are contributing to the development of a future legal innovator and to the profession by accelerating the pace of future innovations in our justice system to gradually reduce those barriers standing in the way of equal access to justice for all.

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.

The pursuit of equal access to justice is manifold, and Summit organizers, presenters, and many participants are active in... [more]

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.

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 are a community of agencies dedicated to the ideal of equal access to justice.

Not exact matches

[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.»

Everyone, regardless of their immigration status or the status of their loved ones, should have access to equal justice under the law.»

«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.

16.3 promote the rule of law at the national and international levels, and ensure equal access to justice for all

The Department of Education, along with the U.S. Department of Justice, enforces students» civil rights, which are fundamental to ensuring that every child has equal access to educational opportunities and feels safe and secure in school.

The amendment, which Johnson submitted to be included in the Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriation Act that has yet to pass, prohibits DOJ from enforcing provisions of the ADA that ensure equal access to public education.

107; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; 29 C.F.R. Part 1614; Executive Order 11478, Equal Employment Opportunity in the Federal Government; Executive Order 12898, Federal Actions To Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low - Income Populations; Executive Order 13087, Further Amendment to Executive Order 11478, Equal Employment Opportunity in the Federal Government; Executive Order 13160, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Race, Sex, Color, National Origin, Disability, Religion, Age, Sexual Orientation, and Status as a Parent in Federally Conducted Education and Training Programs; Executive Order 13166, Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009; Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008; Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regulations governing the processing of complaints of discrimination in the Federal sector; and EEOC decisions, procedures, guidelines, and program and management directiveTo Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low - Income Populations; Executive Order 13087, Further Amendment to Executive Order 11478, Equal Employment Opportunity in the Federal Government; Executive Order 13160, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Race, Sex, Color, National Origin, Disability, Religion, Age, Sexual Orientation, and Status as a Parent in Federally Conducted Education and Training Programs; Executive Order 13166, Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009; Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008; Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regulations governing the processing of complaints of discrimination in the Federal sector; and EEOC decisions, procedures, guidelines, and program and management directiveto Executive Order 11478, Equal Employment Opportunity in the Federal Government; Executive Order 13160, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Race, Sex, Color, National Origin, Disability, Religion, Age, Sexual Orientation, and Status as a Parent in Federally Conducted Education and Training Programs; Executive Order 13166, Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009; Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008; Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regulations governing the processing of complaints of discrimination in the Federal sector; and EEOC decisions, procedures, guidelines, and program and management directiveto Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009; Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008; Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regulations governing the processing of complaints of discrimination in the Federal sector; and EEOC decisions, procedures, guidelines, and program and management directives.

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.

The CBA's Equal Justice Report The Canadian Bar Association's Access to Justice Committee issued its final report in December, entitled Equal Justice: Balancing the Scales (disclaimer — I am a member of the committee).

«Alex» is several avatars representing composites of people with limited or uncertain access to the justice system that the Access to Justice Committee met in the course of preparing its Reaching Equal Justice raccess to the justice system that the Access to Justice Committee met in the course of preparing its Reaching Equal Justice justice system that the Access to Justice Committee met in the course of preparing its Reaching Equal Justice rAccess to Justice Committee met in the course of preparing its Reaching Equal Justice Justice Committee met in the course of preparing its Reaching Equal Justice Justice report.

In my last column, I focused on the Canadian Bar Association's Access to Justice report released in December, entitled Equal Justice: Balancing the Scales (disclaimer — I am a member of the committee).

U of O has, probably more so than other Ontario law schools, a social justice / access to justice bent and I have been critical of the CBA's recent Reaching Equal Justice Report mostly because it is unrealistic and provides little hope for justice / access to justice bent and I have been critical of the CBA's recent Reaching Equal Justice Report mostly because it is unrealistic and provides little hope for justice bent and I have been critical of the CBA's recent Reaching Equal Justice Report mostly because it is unrealistic and provides little hope for Justice Report mostly because it is unrealistic and provides little hope for change.

In particular, we have the benefit of the CBA's Envisioning Equal Justice Summit and report and the final report of the National Action Committee on Access to Justice in Civil and Family matters.

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.

Such egregious statements by a sitting judge have broad repercussions, threatening survivors» access to the equal protection of the law and undermining women's equality, as well as the public's trust in our justice system.

Alternative structures and ending the lawyer monopoly on legal services are fundamentally about access to justice and equal protection of the law.

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.

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New York Chief Judge John Lippman echoed this connection between access to civil justice and public safety when he stated: «If what happens inside this courthouse or any courthouse... is anything short, even by the smallest amount, of promoting equal justice... [t] he most vulnerable in our society, they're the ones who have suffered the most.»

Director and Associate Professor Lauren Sudeall Lucas and Assistant Director Dracy Meals start with Justice Black's famous quote on access to justice: «[there] can be no equal justice where the kind of trial a man gets depends on the amount of money he has.Justice Black's famous quote on access to justice: «[there] can be no equal justice where the kind of trial a man gets depends on the amount of money he has.justice: «[there] can be no equal justice where the kind of trial a man gets depends on the amount of money he has.justice where the kind of trial a man gets depends on the amount of money he has.»

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.

Here's what we heard: 40 per cent of Ontarians do not believe that they have fair and equal access to the justice system.

Washington State's legal aid network, known as the Alliance for Equal Justice, is comprised of statewide and specialty legal aid organizations that work collaboratively with 17 county - based volunteer attorney programs to provide low - income people with access to jJustice, is comprised of statewide and specialty legal aid organizations that work collaboratively with 17 county - based volunteer attorney programs to provide low - income people with access to justicejustice.

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.

I am very proud to report that I have been nominated for election as vice president of the Massachusetts Bar Foundation, the state's premiere legal charity devoted to ensuring equal access to the legal system and to improving the administration of justice.

For example, the CBA's Reaching Equal Justice report stated that «Canada is plagued by a paucity of access to justice research» [3], and noted that «we still know relatively little about what works to increase access to justice and how and why it does.Justice report stated that «Canada is plagued by a paucity of access to justice research» [3], and noted that «we still know relatively little about what works to increase access to justice and how and why it does.justice research» [3], and noted that «we still know relatively little about what works to increase access to justice and how and why it does.justice and how and why it does.»

During the closing session of the Canadian Bar Association's Envisioning Equal Justice Summit: Building Justice for Everyone, held in Vancouver in April, we were asked to come up with one idea from each table to help access to justice and to move justice reform fJustice Summit: Building Justice for Everyone, held in Vancouver in April, we were asked to come up with one idea from each table to help access to justice and to move justice reform fJustice for Everyone, held in Vancouver in April, we were asked to come up with one idea from each table to help access to justice and to move justice reform fjustice and to move justice reform fjustice reform forward.

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-...]

An understanding of the civil equal justice legal needs of low - income people, including the unique needs of populations that experience particular barriers to access to justice systems.

He is a member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, along with groups devoted to ensuring safety within our communities and equal access to the civil justice system.

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.

Equal access to a civil and family justice system that can uphold rights and fairly and effectively resolve disputes is a fundamental and far - reaching component of democratic societies.

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice pronounced a consent order in April 2001 that the parties have equal time with the child (the mother's access to be supervised) and Mr. Trignani was to pay child support.

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.

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.

Pretty much every report on self - represented litigants, from the work of the Canadian Research Institute for Law and the Family to the Action Committee on Access to Justice in Civil and Family Matters to the CBA's Envisioning Equal Justice Initiative to the National Self - represented Litigants Project, agrees that the cost of legal representation is the number one barrier to accessible jJustice in Civil and Family Matters to the CBA's Envisioning Equal Justice Initiative to the National Self - represented Litigants Project, agrees that the cost of legal representation is the number one barrier to accessible jJustice Initiative to the National Self - represented Litigants Project, agrees that the cost of legal representation is the number one barrier to accessible justicejustice.

I am personally encouraged to see Law Day events in communities outside of major provincial urban centres as engagement with the public in these communities is integral to ensuring that all citizens of Canada are educated about the justice system and that access to justice is equal for all people, no matter where they choose to reside.

Of course, no one ever speaks about «equal access to justice» or, for that matter, «access to equal justice.»

The MBF, through its grant programs and charitable activities, represents the commitment of the Massachusetts legal community to improve the administration of justice and to ensure equal access to the legal system for all residents.