International recommendation

Access to free legal aid

Issue date:
Human rights body:
Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR)
Themes:
Access to court and legal aidEquality and non-discrimination
Relevant CESCR article:
Art. 2 – Non-discrimination, implementation and effective remedy
Source:
CESCR/E/C.12/NOR/CO/6, para. 15

Recommended measures (1)

Measure
Measure type:
Practices and guidelines
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Justice and Public Security

The Committee recommends that the State party reform the legal aid scheme, taking into consideration the outcome of the review, once it is published, to ensure that free legal aid is accessible to all disadvantaged and marginalized individuals.