FG, NBA, UNICEF unveil free legal services for children
The Federal Government, NBA, and UNICEF partner to provide free legal services for children in conflict with the law and vulnerable children across Nigeria Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-nba-unicef-unveil-free-legal-services-for-children/
The Federal Government, Nigerian Bar Association, and United Nations Children’s Fund have joined forces to provide free legal services to children in conflict with the law and other vulnerable youth throughout Nigeria. At a high-level meeting in Abuja, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, emphasized that access to justice is a fundamental right for every child.
Mrs Leticia Ayoola-Daniels, Director of the Administration of Criminal Justice and Reform Department, detailed the challenges children face within the justice system, such as detention without legal representation and delayed case management. UNICEF Country Representative Wafaa Saeed highlighted that the partnership aims to remove obstacles like inadequate support services and ensure children receive fair treatment and a chance to express themselves.
The Nigerian Bar Association pledged to mobilize its lawyers to provide pro bono representation for children, emphasizing that every child deserves access to justice, protection, and fair legal representation, regardless of their circumstances.
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