ACCESS to justice, which has been elusive for the majority of poor people, is gradually becoming a reality, as the government plans to legalise and extend free legal aid services in the country.
Discussing the proposed Legal Aid Act before presentation in the next ordinary session of the House, Members of the House of Representatives Oversight Committee on Constitution and Good Governance, said the move to legalise legal services was crucial to the promotion of democracy and human rights.
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