International Law Obligations to Provide Legal Aid
Date
2010-10
Authors
Morris, Catherine
Davidson, Gail
Neun, Heather
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Lawyers Rights Watch Canada (LRWC)
Abstract
The purpose of this submission is to lay out the basic international human rights law concerning the responsibility of states to ensure access to justice for everyone without discrimination as to economic, social, ethnic, racial, sexual, religious or other status. Internationally, the state responsibility to provide legal aid is affirmed by UN and regional instruments, jurisprudence and rulings. Lawyers’ Rights Watch Canada (LRWC) recommends that the following principles be the foundation of policy for provision of legal aid in British Columbia.
Description
Submission to the BC Public Commission on Legal Aid from Lawyers Rights Watch Canada.
Lawyers Rights Watch Canada (LRWC) is a committee of lawyers who promote human rights and the rule of law internationally by protecting advocacy rights. LRWC campaigns for advocates in danger because of their human rights advocacy, engages in research and education and works in cooperation with other human rights organizations. LRWC has Special Consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations.
Keywords
International law, legal aid
Citation
Morris, C., Davidson, G. & Neun, H. (2010). International Law Obligations to Provide Legal Aid. Submission to the BC Public Commission on Legal Aid from Lawyers Rights Watch Canada (LRWC). Retrieved from http://www.lrwc.org/ws/wpcontent/ uploads/2012/03/Legal-Aid-LRWC-Oct-25-2010.pdf