Legal aid provision is the core project for LAPD. The main objective behind the project is to promote access to justice and human rights for PWDs. Through this, it has been realized that there are several structural problems that constrain access to justice for PWDs. This includes legal provisions and judicial/legal cultural/practices. Largely, the justice system is not PWD friendly. This is the case at all levels of interface with the justice system (both civil and criminal). In addition, various barriers prevent PWDs from enjoying their rights, including civil and political rights and economic, social and cultural rights.
LAPD avails legal aid and human rights awareness at regional and national levels and this is done through establishing legal aid clinics and holding legal aid weeks at regional level. LAPD works in partnership with stakeholders in human rights, legal aid and disability for service delivery.
What does legal aid service entail?
Free legal services may include
- Giving free legal advice and couselling to indigent persons with disabilities.
- Participating in providing free legal education to the community
- Representation of indigent persons with disabilities in courts of law
Project Goal
Enhanced access to justice, enjoyment of human rights and social and economic goods and services for persons with disabilities in a barrier free environment.