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Portugal Design Report 2018–2020 – For Public Comment
In 2019, the Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) published the Design Report for Portugal's first action plan (2018-2020). The report covers the development of the action plan and the design of its commitments. In Portugal, the IRM researcher Miguel Pereira's findings…
New Zealand Design Report 2018–2020 – For Public Comment
In 2019, the Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) published the Design Report for New Zealand's third action plan (2018-2020). The report covers the development of the action plan and the design of its commitments. In New Zealand, the IRM researcher Keitha…
Justice For All: Open Justice Moves Forward in Latin America
Justicia para Todos: La Justicia Abierta Avanza en América Latina
Governments and judiciaries in Latin America are innovating through the implementation of open government policies in the justice sector.
Según el informe Justicia para Todos del Grupo de Trabajo sobre la Justicia, 4.500 millones de personas en todo el mundo sufren de necesidades jurídicas insatisfechas. Preocupados por este diagnóstico, representantes de gobiernos y sociedad civil de todo el mundo…
Estonia Design Report 2018-2020 – For Public Comment
In 2019, the Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) published the Design Report for Estonia's fourth action plan (2018-2020). The report covers the development of the action plan and the design of its commitments. In Estonia, the IRM researcher Maarja Toots' findings…
Identifying Legal Needs and Their Costs
Lessons from Reformers: Researchers can dig deeper at the national level.
Improving Access to Justice for Individuals with Limited Decision-Making Capacity in Ireland
Lessons from Reformers: In 2016, Ireland committed to support the independence of adults with capacity difficulties.
Diversifying Funding for Legal Aid in the U.S.
Lessons from Reformers: The Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable agencies have worked across different presidential administrations to connect civil legal aid to each administration’s priorities.
Institutionalizing Community Paralegals: The South African Experience
Lessons from Reformers: Serving as grassroots advocates, community paralegals act as first responders to injustice in their communities.
Establishing Special Courts
Lessons from Reformers: Specialized courts can provide greater access to justice and transparency for individuals with legal problems.