Sentences with phrase «provides improved access to justice»

Where there are meritorious claims, however, then funding provides improved access to justice.»

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«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.

In the light of the above, the course aims at adopting a right - based approach to improve the inclusivity and provide comprehensive access to justice for PWDs, either as direct or indirect participants and whether as victims of crime, suspects, witnesses, plaintiffs, defendants, appellants, remand prisoners and / or prison inmates.

The government has now accommodated those concerns to an extent by providing, in LSA 2007, s 83 (5)(b) that a licensing authority must, in its licensing rules — which are subject both to consultation and to LSB approval — provide for the ways in which it should, when considering an application for an ABS licence, take account of the regulatory objective of improving access to justice.

This does not, of course, provide complete access to justice, but it provides some access to justice, and additional arguments are also to be made that limited legal work has incidental effects that improve clients» overall legal capacity, extending the benefit received beyond the brief services provided.

Finally, a global initiative hosted by the United Nations and led by high profile policymakers, including US Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, has recommended the liberalization of the regulation of legal services in order to allow nonlawyers and community - based organizations and advocacy groups to provide legal services to the poor, stating that «it is likely to improve access to justice for the poor substantially while imposing relatively few costs on society,» and that a «major attraction» of such liberalization is that it may require «fewer government or donor expenditures.Justice Anthony Kennedy, has recommended the liberalization of the regulation of legal services in order to allow nonlawyers and community - based organizations and advocacy groups to provide legal services to the poor, stating that «it is likely to improve access to justice for the poor substantially while imposing relatively few costs on society,» and that a «major attraction» of such liberalization is that it may require «fewer government or donor expenditures.justice for the poor substantially while imposing relatively few costs on society,» and that a «major attraction» of such liberalization is that it may require «fewer government or donor expenditures.»

A not - for - profit campaign organisation, APIL's 3,800 member lawyers are dedicated to changing the law, protecting and enhancing access to justice, & improving services provided for victims of personal injury.

The Florida Bar Foundation strives to provide greater access to justice in Florida by: expanding and improving representation and advocacy on behalf of low - income persons in civil legal matters; improving the fair and effective administration of justice; and promoting public service among lawyers by making it an integral component of the law school experience.

To achieve balance and improve access to justice, our non-profit organization, Family Mediation and Resource Centre, has suggested that adequate supports need to be provided in the communitTo achieve balance and improve access to justice, our non-profit organization, Family Mediation and Resource Centre, has suggested that adequate supports need to be provided in the communitto justice, our non-profit organization, Family Mediation and Resource Centre, has suggested that adequate supports need to be provided in the communitto be provided in the community.

«You can use your bot to save money within your business, provide a better experience to clients or improve access to justice,» he writes.

Providing public lectures, seminars and workshops is an easy and fun way (I was going to say something more bookish like «stimulating» here, but it really is fun) to improve access to justice that will take a minimum amount of time... [more]

But think of justice as being provided by law, so creating accessible laws is part of improving access to justice.

Rhode Island Legal Services provides high quality legal assistance and representation to low - income individuals and eligible client groups for the purpose of improving their economic condition and overall wellbeing by protecting and enforcing legal rights, stabilizing the family unit and communities where clients live, promoting self reliance, ending domestic violence, preventing homelessness, affording dignity to all people, and reaching out to groups with added burdens on their ability to access the civil justice system.

This video provides an overview of the Tennessee Supreme Court's Justice for All Initiative, an effort to improve greater access to the courts in civil legal matters.

Consistent with NJP's commitment to combat injustice by improving access to our civil justice system, all NJP facilities are accessible, and NJP provides language and sign interpreters for persons needing assistance to access our services.

Tune in to hear conversations about technology improving the practice of law, providing greater access to justice, and making legal services more affordable.

A not - for - profit campaign organisation, APIL's 4,700 member lawyers (mainly solicitors, barristers and legal executives) are dedicated to changing the law, protecting and enhancing access to justice, and improving the services provided for victims of personal injury.

Providing public lectures, seminars and workshops is an easy and fun way (I was going to say something more bookish like «stimulating» here, but it really is fun) to improve access to justice that will take a minimum amount of time out of your day.

«This project, made possible with a grant from the ABA Enterprise Fund, shows how we can harness the power and reach of the ABA to improve access to justice by providing much - needed legal assistance to vulnerable populations.»

This transformation will speed access to justice, reduce the costs of legal service for those who pay for it, improve the profitability for those who provide it and begin to narrow the inexcusable 80 % gap for those who currently have no access to legal professional assistance.

# a new Securities Transfer Act will be enacted to provide a modern framework for the transfer of shares, bonds and other securities, and promote interprovincial and international harmonization of rules; # personal health information access and privacy legislation will be introduced to balance the individual's right to confidentiality with the need to get information for legitimate health purposes; # government will receive the report of the Task Force on Access to Family Justice, and respond to its recommendations accordingly; # a Building Code Act will be enacted that establishes a chief building inspector position, promotes consumer safety, and provides for province wide adoption of the National Building Code and mandatory inspections by qualified inspectors; # a Heritage Conservation Act will be introduced to improve heritage stewardship; # a new Pay Equity Act will be introduced to ensure that pay equity legislation applies to all parts of the public seaccess and privacy legislation will be introduced to balance the individual's right to confidentiality with the need to get information for legitimate health purposes; # government will receive the report of the Task Force on Access to Family Justice, and respond to its recommendations accordingly; # a Building Code Act will be enacted that establishes a chief building inspector position, promotes consumer safety, and provides for province wide adoption of the National Building Code and mandatory inspections by qualified inspectors; # a Heritage Conservation Act will be introduced to improve heritage stewardship; # a new Pay Equity Act will be introduced to ensure that pay equity legislation applies to all parts of the public seAccess to Family Justice, and respond to its recommendations accordingly; # a Building Code Act will be enacted that establishes a chief building inspector position, promotes consumer safety, and provides for province wide adoption of the National Building Code and mandatory inspections by qualified inspectors; # a Heritage Conservation Act will be introduced to improve heritage stewardship; # a new Pay Equity Act will be introduced to ensure that pay equity legislation applies to all parts of the public service.

An important advantage provided by codification over statutory amendments and court decisions is that it more effectively improves «access to justice.»

The question was: how could technology improve access to justice and provide viable solutions to families in these situations?

Their efforts to serve the public by providing an accessible, fair, efficient and innovative forum for justice also include several notable initiatives with direct public impact: In addition to hosting the second - ever Twitter Town Hall, the Court is also taking greater efforts to improve meaningful access to justice for self - represented litigants (SRLs), and has recently released Guidelines for Using a Support Person in Provincial Court.

It is the view of the committee that such officers will provide invaluable assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander litigants throughout Australia and to practically improve access to justice.