‘Justice For All’? A Critical Review Of Government Legal Aid Mechanisms In Bangladesh
- IJLLR Journal
- Jul 26
- 1 min read
Zulkar Nine, LL.B., LL.M. (University of Dhaka)
Farhan Hoque, LL.B., LL.M. (University of Dhaka), Senior Assistant Secretary, Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affair, Bangladesh.
ABSTRACT
Inarguably, any violation of the law demands a legal remedy. It is an established order and a protection in the existing legal realm. If anyone is deprived of it, the moral standpoint of the justice system becomes questionable. Equality before the law and access to justice are crucial instruments to maintain checks and balances in society. Dictating this motto, civilized states formulate policies so that every victim can have access to justice. Day by day, the legal proceedings are becoming expensive. In a poverty-stricken country like Bangladesh, cost is a major concern for justice seekers. Hence, legal aid services have been introduced in the legal order. This paper will evaluate the existing government-facilitated legal aid framework in Bangladesh. This paper highlights the gaps in the current government legal aid mechanism and suggests viable remedies to ensure greater access to justice.
Keywords: Accesstojustice,legal-aid,constitution,reform,Bangladesh.
