Johannesburg- The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development in partnership with Legal Aid South Africa, International Legal Foundation, United Nations Development Programme and United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime will host an International Conference on Criminal Legal Aid in Criminal Justice System from 24-26 June 2014.

The three days conference is aimed at addressing the global challenges of ensuring access to quality criminal legal aid services for the poor. It will also provide a unique opportunity to focus attention on developing effective strategies to meet the criminal legal aid services needs to the poor.

Furthermore the conference will widely promote and publicise the recently developed United Nations Principles and Guidelines on Access to Legal Aid in Criminal Justice System. These Guidelines and Principles outline key standards and contain detailed guidance on providing effective criminal defence services.

“The conference will bring together a wide range of governmental, intergovernmental and civil society sectors and experts to share and build upon successful strategies for effective criminal legal aid delivery” departmental spokesperson Mpho Phasha said.

Date:  24 June 2014

Venue: Birchwood hotel

Time: 09:00
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