What is Access to Justice? Identifying the Unmet Legal Needs of the Poor
Alston, Philip, Boraine, Dr. Alex, Brannon, Justice Catherine, Jilani, Hina & Johnson, Jr., Justice Earl
Abstract
Philp Alston moderated a panel featuring Dr. Alex Boraine, Justice Catherine Branson, Hina Jilani, and Justice Earl Johnson, Jr.. The panelists discussed access to justice for the poor in their respective countries (South Africa, Australia, Pakistan, and the United States). The panelists discussed how the current system fails to address the legal needs of the poor, and what progress is being made in that area.