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National Legal Aid Service - NLAS @NLASKENYA

National Legal Aid Service is mandated to facilitate the provision of legal aid services to the indigent, vulnerable and marginalized persons.

Joined December 2023
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NLAS Eldoret Shines at the Eldoret National ASK Show with Prestigious Awards NLAS Eldoret proudly participated in the prestigious Eldoret National Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) Show, standing out among over 100 exhibitors to earn multiple awards.
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Legal aid is essential in guaranteeing access to justice especially for marginalized & vulnerable persons. Our legal aid services extend to civil cases, constitutional, criminal case, public interest matters, children matters where we offer advice & representation where necessary
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Self-representation can be challenging especially for those who are not familiar with the legal system. At #NLAS, we assist in coaching & training vulnerable & marginalized persons on self-representation in any matter before a court in which they are parties. #NLAS #LegalAid
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Legal aid is essential in guaranteeing equal access to justice especially for marginalized & vulnerable persons. Our legal aid services extend to civil cases including employment, administrative, constitutional & social cases where we give advice & representation where necessary
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We value partnership with actors in the justice sector with a common goal to provide legal aid to those in need. Our collaboration ensures that we have a comprehensive and effective approach to helping the indigent, marginalized and vulnerable persons have access to justice.
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Legal aid service contribute positively to socio-economic development of our country. By providing free legal services, #NLAS ensures poor members of society have access to justice. This empowers marginalized & vulnerable persons to know their rights & how to protect those rights
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Our legal aid services are not limited to provision of legal advice & representation for marginalized & vulnerable persons. We offer legal assistance for dispute resolution through mediation, drafting of documents for legal proceedings & facilitating out-of-court settlements.
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Our legal aid providers go extra mile to ensure access to justice for marginalized & vulnerable persons. They contribute to social stability by resolving conflicts through accessible and affordable legal means. Your financial status is not a barrier to accessing our services.
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Working with partners ensures we reach out to more vulnerable and marginalized persons in need of legal aid. In Mombasa, we continue to partner with @HakiCentre to enhance access to justice for the public. #LegalAid #AccessToJustice
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Access to legal aid is an important aspect of legal rights which ensures people with minimal financial means are able to access justice. We continue to prioritize legal rights of marginalized groups with a legal aid scheme that is accessible, transparent & available to everyone.
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Having legal disputes can be emotionally draining. At #NLAS, we incorporate counselling in our legal aid services to help heal & reconcile parties during mediation. We take care of our clients' emotional wellbeing to bridge the gap between mental & legal issues. #LegalAid
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Provision of legal aid is a basic right. It ensures everyone regardless of their financial situation has access to legal assistance. #NLAS is providing #FREE legal assistance to ensure poorest members of society have access to justice & are represented by competent legal counsel.
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Life pressures can be overwhelming. Do not hesitate to contact us when in need of legal assistance to resolve any dispute and ease the burden. Our legal aid services are available for legal advice, assistance or representation in court, tribunal or any dispute resolution forum.
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NLAS is the only government agency mandated to offer legal aid to vulnerable & marginalized persons. However to serve the larger public in need of legal assistance, we accredit other institutions and individuals to offer legal aid within their areas of operations. #NLAS #LegalAid
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We don't charge or request favors for our services. No legal aid provider, agent or #NLAS staff shall demand, request or receive payments from a person granted legal aid. Our duty is to serve marginalized, vulnerable & economically challenged persons. #LegalAid #AccessToJustice
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Did you know? A person who obstructs anyone held in lawful custody from applying for legal aid from #NLAS commits an offence. A court before which a person who cannot afford legal representation is presented should also inform #NLAS to provide legal aid #LegalAid #AccessToJustice
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Children automatically qualify for legal aid offered by #NLAS. In civil cases, application for legal aid for a child can be made by parent, guardian or next friend. In criminal cases a child offender is granted legal aid at all stages of the case. #NLAS #LegalAid #AccessToJustice
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National Legal Aid Service - NLAS retweeted
The International Legal Foundation @theilf
15 Jul 2024
We're grateful for support from @StateINL @USEmbassyKenya & partnership with Makadara court, @NLASKENYA, @ODPP_KE and @NCAJ_KE. We hope this study will contribute to a growing body of evidence that investing in access to legal aid can address the global access to justice crisis.
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Under the Legal Aid Act, we are mandated to recommend alternative forms of dispute resolution to parties in conflict where necessary. For purposes of mediation, we provide the services #FREE of charge. #NLAS #LegalAid #AccessToJustice
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For confidentiality, no member of #NLAS, employees or accredited legal aid providers shall disclose personal information relating to aided persons. When granted legal aid, be assured of privacy, dignity and respect. #NLAS #LegalAid #AccessToJustice
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