5,000 get free legal aid

Detained minors get little legal aid
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LACK of legal representation for children in conflict with the law has been noted as a major gap in the justice system in the country, according to a new report by Women's Legal Aid Centre (WLAC). The report, dubbed "Legal Aid Programme for Children in ...

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Bill on Legal Aid Provision in offing
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The long-awaited Legal Aid Provision Bill is in its final stage and due to be submitted to the National Assembly for approval in the near future. Justice and Constitution Affairs Deputy Minister Angela Kairuki made the announcement while addressing a media ...

Plans afoot to establish legal aid helpline
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PLANS are underway to establish a national legal aid helpline services to avail the majority of Tanzanians, especially those in rural areas, with legal aid services. Coordinator of Legal Aid Secretariat (LAS), Daniel Naftal made the revelation in Dar es Salaam ...

Judge wants more legal aid providers to go to rural areas
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LEGAL Aid providers have been urged to extend their services to rural areas where many people suffer from lack of the service to ensure all people enjoy justice at the court of law. Principal Judge, Justice Shaaban Ally Lila, told a Legal Aid Provision ...

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How Zanzibar's 'Vakil' supplements legal aid provision
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For most of us Vakil is an unfamiliar terminology, but it signifies semi-qualified lawyers operating in Zanzibar. Of course, they are not so common in the country's legal fraternity, but their presence on the Isles is increasingly becoming important, especially at ...

Legal empowerment is a practical instrument that can halt massive discrimination and violence against women and girls in Tanzania, according to the Commissioner for Human Rights and Good Governance Judge Joaquine Demello.

Legal body offers free service to over 5 million women
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TANZANIA Women Lawyers' Association (TAWLA) has provided free legal aid to over five million women through its legal aid clinics as it celebrates its silver jubilee. Speaking at a press briefing in Dar es Salaam, TAWLA Vice-Chairperson, Ms Margaret Ringo ...

Legal Body Offers Free Service to Over Five Million Women
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TANZANIA Women Lawyers' Association (TAWLA) has provided free legal aid to over five million women through its legal aid clinics as it celebrates its silver jubilee. Speaking at a press briefing in Dar es Salaam, TAWLA Vice-Chairperson, Ms Margaret Ringo ...

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The African Innovation Foundation (AIF) (http://www.africaninnovation.org) today announced the launch of two additional...