Attorneys participate in pro bono outreach week
Access to justice is an ongoing battle for women and children from disadvantaged communities, and free legal advice may make things a little easier. A report on the IoL site notes that as part of the annual Access to Justice week, 60 attorneys have joined the Department of Justice in offering free legal advice to the public at various centres throughout the country.
With the help of the police, 16 areas were identified as top stations where domestic violence and sexual offences were prevalent, including Bonteheuwel, Eastridge, Bredasdorp and Atlantis. These services are one-on-one interactions with qualified legal practitioners. ‘The past week highlights all the behind-the-scenes work done by the justice department and Legal Aid South Africa,’ said Donna Fortuin from Legal Aid South Africa.
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