the cost of legal-aid, particularly in criminal legal aid. This has become a central problem for the English government as the underlying purpose of the provision of civil legal aid has been to promote fairness and equality in that not only the rich and powerful can have access to the law. While ADR has made its contributions in simplifying the complexities in the civil justice system, the question remains whether ADR has sought to solve the issues that were presented in the civil justice system
issues like this, but the legal system in the 21st century should not be bias and should not promote the act of excluding certain people to attain legal aid or assistance. People earning an above average salary are able to obtain excellent legal help if needed, but that’s due to the fact they may have significant amounts of money sitting around. This is different to the other end of the spectrum, the group of people who are
While studying Law & Society and Criminal Justice and at both John Jay College Of Criminal Justice, respectively, I have develope an interest in legal services. Based on my previous attained experience working in conjunction with the New York Court system, during my internship with the Legal Aid Society, has promoted me to pursue your ROR INTERVIEWER position posted on NYC Criminal Justice Agency website. Based on my passion working on the behalf of low-income families, work ethic, analytical skill
individuals afford legal assistance. Legal aid is important as it gives individuals on the lower end of the income scale access to representation in the justice system. In order for legal aid to be rewarded certain criteria must be met. The Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 1986 contains the criteria required for the individual to qualify. Firstly the accused must lack “sufficient means” which would result in them being unable to pay for legal assistance. Secondly, the provision of legal aid must be in the “interests
focuses only on domestic violence against women and as a result will be the focus of the essay. Domestic violence is described as violent behaviour towards a romantic partner this is often within the home. The article is focused on the idea that the legal justice system fails to protect women. The main argument in the article is about the difficulties that women face in terms of gaining
1944 is an incident that is heart breaking, but highly important in understanding the one the causes for the beginning of the civil rights movement of the twentieth century. The existence of sexual abuse and its effects on black women only occupy a minor part of documented accounts during the civil rights movement. McGuire brings light to this neglected issue as she aids the cries, fears, battle and successes of formerly unknown women who fought to reclaim their bodies and dignity.
The Chinese Civil War, which lasted from 1927 until 1950, with the Second Sino – Japanese War, and eventually World War Two serving as a pause in the conflict, pitted the Communist Party of China (CCP) against the nationalist forces of the Kuomintang (KMT). At the end of the conflict, it saw the KMT defeated, and forced to retreat to the island of Formosa, present day Taiwan. On the Mainland of China, the victorious CCP declared the nation of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), and the KMT declared
The African-American Civil Rights Movement refers to the post-Civil War reform movements in the United States that was aimed at eliminating racial discrimination against African Americans, and improving educational and employment opportunities, while establishing electoral power. During this period between 1865 and 1895 there was a tremendous change in the fortunes of the black community after the elimination of slavery in the South. In 1865, two important events in the history of African Americans
The two articles of “Civil disobedience” by Henry David Thoreau and “Silencing Dissent” by the Australia Institute identify two key terms of civil disobedience and dissent, although defined as different terms they are of great importance to the fundamental aspects of democracy. This essay with reference to the two articles will attempt to define the two differentiating terms of civil disobedience and dissent and continue to identify some of the similarities and differences between them. With the
adequate standard of living including food, clothing, shelter , medical care , service eta in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age 2. International Convention on civil and Political rights, 1966 The International Convention on Civil and political Rights(ICCPR) 1966 ensures everybody ( including person with disability) without distinction of any kid all the rights incorporated