L.A. leaders launch program to help unhoused people navigate court system
The Community Outreach Court aims to assist homeless individuals with legal issues, ensuring they have access to housing and services.
The program provides legal aid services to resolve fines, misdemeanors, and bench warrants, while connecting participants to essential services and job opportunities. [ more ]
Trial without a lawyer: Cuts leave families without lawyers in UK
Cuts to government-funded legal aid have left many people in England and Wales without representation, particularly in family law cases.
The 2012 LASPO Act implemented drastic cuts to legal aid, making it difficult for individuals to afford a lawyer and meet the criteria for legal aid. [ more ]
India hosts landmark regional conference on legal aid and technology
The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), in collaboration with international organizations, hosted a regional conference on enhancing access to justice through legal aid.
The conference discussed leveraging technology for improving legal systems and making citizens' lives more efficient.
Amitabh Kant, G20 Sherpa, highlighted the transformative power of technology and emphasized the role of artificial intelligence in the legal landscape. [ more ]