International recommendation

Access to free legal aid

Issue date:
Human rights body:
Human Rights Committee (CCPR)
Themes:
Access to court and legal aid
Relevant CCPR article:
Art. 14 – Equality before the law, presumption of innocence and fair trial
Source:
CCPR/C/NOR/CO/7, para. 29

Recommended measures (1)

Measure
Measure type:
Laws and regulations
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Justice and Public Security

The Committee reiterates its previous recommendation that the State party should review its current legal aid scheme and its impact, and make the necessary amendments to this system to ensure that free legal aid is provided in all cases in which the interests of justice so require.