UNODC has released a draft of the UN Principles and Guidelines on Access to Legal Aid in Criminal Justice Systems. 

There is an assumption in the memorandum of understanding between Ireland and the EU-ECB-IMF that the implementation of the recommendations of the Competition Authority and the Legal Costs Working Group will reduce legal costs. But will they and are they enough?

The main body administering the legal aid system is the National Legal Aid Council (NLAC or National Council) and its Territorial Offices.

The Scottish Legal Aid Board is responsible for managing legal aid in Scotland.

The Legal Aid Board is an independent, publicly funded organization. It has been in existence since 1979 and was set up as a statutory body on foot of the Civil Legal Aid Act 1995.

Community Legal Advice (CLA) is a free and confidential advice service in England and Wales paid for by legal aid.

LawHelp helps low and moderate income people find free legal aid programs in their communities, and answers to questions about their legal rights.

The Ministry of the Attorney General is committed to ensuring equal access to justice for all Ontarians. This includes providing services and programs that people with disabilities can use and benefit from equally and free from discrimination.