Non formal legal aid institution

Presenter: D.Enkhjargal, executive director of the National Center

Against Violence

1. Non formal legal aid mechanism is the main force for protecting rights of disadvantaged groups in society, and plays important role by sharing state’s obligation.

Types of non formal legal aid mechanism :

• Information• Reference • Practical assistance – Complex service Physiological support and service until casedecision.

• Legal services by clinics• Counseling • Representation in civil cases • Strategic litigation • Voluntary service or pro bono lawyering

2. Non formal legal aid mechanism is more specialized

3. Non formal legal aid mechanism plays important role in developing methodology for providing legal assistance to the targeted groups

4. Need for Non formal legal aid system to the indigent

Network of non formal legal aid institutions

Paralegal

Voluntery services

Legal clinics

Non lawyers

Pro bono lawyers

Special programs for targeted groups

Legal programs for disadvantaged groups

One stop shop

Hot line legal aid service

Conclusion:

1. To create a mixed model of formal and non formal legal aid institutions so that justice will be more accessible to the public

Conclusion:

2. To create National Legal Aid Board with representation of state and non state organisations

Conclusion:

3. There is great need to create the network for non formal legal aid mechanism.

Conclusion:

4. The National Legal Aid Board should cooperate with non formal institutions through the Network

Thank you for attention.