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Contact: John Emmanuel

Tuesday, September 18, 2001 - The OECS Supreme Court has come out in strong support of moves afoot locally aimed at assisting persons who are unable to afford legal representation.

Addressing magistrates and attorneys who assembled at the High Court on Monday, September 17, 2001, for the ceremonial opening of a new law year, Resident Judge Justice Adrian Saunders commended the local Bar Association for spearheading efforts in setting up legal aid services on the island.

“I have no doubt that many of not many of the barristers in St. Lucia would from time to time engage in his or her fair share of free work. It is important however that legal aid be properly structured and made available on a organized and systematic basis and I commend the leadership of you bar for the initiatives being taken in this direction and I sincerely hope that these initiatives will bare fruit,” said Saunders.

The OECS Resident Judge says the Supreme Court as an institution has constantly sought to improving and enhancing the administration of justice by introducing modest changes aimed at making witnesses more comfortable while providing testimony.

The Government of St. Lucia has too come out in support of the establishment of a legal aid centre on island. The Bar Association says whereas no fee will be paid to attorneys taking part in the initiative, litigants will nonetheless have to meet minor legal fees.

 

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