Committee Agenda: Law
124th Session – November 13, 2024, 11:00 AM – Public Hearing
Agenda:
1. Public Hearing on the Proposed Amendment to the Law on Legal Aid
- Presentation by the Ministry of Justice
- Discussion and questioning by committee members
- Public testimony (limited to 5 minutes per speaker)
2. Discussion on the Draft Law on Legal Education
- Presentation by the Ministry of Education and Culture
- Discussion and questioning by committee members
3. Briefings and Updates
- Update on the implementation of the Law on Legal Aid
- Briefing on recent developments in legal education
- Any other business
Background:
1. Proposed Amendment to the Law on Legal Aid
The Ministry of Justice is proposing an amendment to the Law on Legal Aid to expand eligibility for legal aid and to improve the quality of legal services provided. The proposed amendment would:
- Increase the income threshold for eligibility for legal aid
- Expand the types of cases that are eligible for legal aid
- Create a new independent body to oversee the provision of legal aid
- Increase funding for legal aid
2. Draft Law on Legal Education
The Ministry of Education and Culture is drafting a new Law on Legal Education to modernize the legal profession and to improve the quality of legal education. The proposed law would:
- Establish new standards for legal education
- Create a new accreditation system for law schools
- Require all lawyers to complete continuing education requirements
Importance:
Access to justice is a fundamental right, and legal aid is essential for ensuring that everyone has equal access to the legal system. The proposed amendment to the Law on Legal Aid would expand access to legal aid and improve the quality of legal services provided.
Legal education is also essential for the rule of law. The proposed Draft Law on Legal Education would modernize the legal profession and improve the quality of legal education, which would benefit both lawyers and the public.
How to Participate:
The public is invited to attend the public hearing and to provide testimony on the proposed amendment to the Law on Legal Aid. Those wishing to testify should arrive at the hearing by 11:00 AM and sign up to speak. Testimony will be limited to 5 minutes per speaker.
Members of the public can also submit written comments to the committee by emailing [email protected]
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