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Law Society of Saskatchewan Access to Justice Canada’s Justice Development Goals: Spotlight

The information provided on this blog is to, the best of our knowledge, accurate and up-to-date as of the date of posting. However, please be aware that information can change rapidly and without notice. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information presented after the posting date. It is advised that readers exercise due diligence and independently verify the accuracy of information they find on this blog news feed. Here are links to the most current information available in relation to our Membership, Saskatchewan Case Law, and Saskatchewan Legislation.

Canada’s Justice Development Goals: Spotlight

September 12, 2019

Reposted with the permission of the Action Committee on Access to Justice in Civil and Family Matters, Access to Justice & Law Reform Institute of Nova Scotia

JDG Goal 3: Make Courts Work Better

While many access to justice efforts focus on preventative approaches or alternatives to court processes, courthouses remain critical in the continuum of legal services. Courts are where many people turn first for legal information or resolution, speaking with court staff, judges and lawyers. Direct and ancillary services that help people during periods of crisis are often based at or near courthouses. Continuing to improve court-based legal services is critical to improving access to justice.

Many of the existing resources make justice more accessible for court users. Legal information centres, pro bono services, and duty counsel programs help people understand legal processes and provide immediate assistance. Court staff provide front line services to litigants and judges manage cases in their courtrooms. All of these justice sector professionals are involved in ongoing evolution of legal services to improve access to justice. In addition to constant evolution in the court system, 2018 saw specific innovations in court-based services to address access to justice challenges.

Click here to read about the 2018 projects.

Objectifs de développement en matière de justice au Canada : Pleins feux

ODJ #3  Renforcer l’efficacité des tribunaux

Même si de nombreuses initiatives d’accès à la justice sont fondées sur des approches préventives ou des solutions de rechange aux procédures judiciaires, les palais de justice demeurent essentiels dans le continuum des services juridiques. Les tribunaux sont l’endroit vers lequel beaucoup de gens se tournent en premier lieu pour obtenir des renseignements juridiques ou régler des différends et discuter avec le personnel des tribunaux, les juges et les avocats. Des services directs ou des services auxiliaires de soutien à l’intention des personnes en période de crise sont souvent offerts dans les palais de justice ou à proximité. Il est essentiel de continuer à renforcer les services juridiques offerts par les tribunaux afin d’améliorer l’accès à la justice.

Bon nombre de ressources actuelles contribuent à rendre la justice plus accessible aux utilisateurs des tribunaux. Les centres d’information juridique, les services juridiques gratuits et les programmes d’avocats de service aident le public à comprendre les processus juridiques tout en fournissant une aide immédiate. Le personnel des tribunaux offre des services de première ligne aux plaideurs, et les juges gèrent les affaires dans leurs salles d’audience. Tous ces professionnels du secteur de la justice participent à l’évolution continue des services juridiques dans le but d’améliorer l’accès à la justice. En plus de l’évolution constante du système judiciaire, il y a eu, en 2018, des innovations précises en matière de services judiciaires visant à régler les problèmes d’accès à la justice.

Cliquez ici pour en savoir plus sur les projets 2018.

How are the JDGs related to the UN’s SDGs?

The JDGs have been modeled on the UN’s approach to setting ambitious goals that can align much of the access to justice work across the country. Each organization, individual or institution’s efforts may advance one of the sub-goals, or focus on some goals more than others. Regional expertise and resources can be applied to the A2J crisis in a way that makes sense locally. Much like the UN’s SDGs, Canada’s JDG’s provide a framework to coordinate efforts, share strategies and create momentum on access to justice.

Comment les ODGs sont-ils liés aux objectifs de développement durable des Nations Unies?

Les objectifs de développement de matière de justice s’inspirent de l’approche de l’ONU dans l’établissement d’objectifs ambitieux qui permettent d’harmoniser les travaux en matière d’accès à la justice à l’échelle du pays. Les efforts de chaque organisation, de chaque personne ou de chaque institution peuvent faire progresser l’un des sous-objectifs ou se concentrer sur certains buts plus que d’autres. L’expertise et les ressources régionales peuvent être appliquées à la crise d’accès à la justice d’une manière logique à l’échelle locale. Tout comme les objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU, les objectifs de développement en matière de justice du Canada fournissent un cadre pour coordonner les efforts, partager les stratégies et promouvoir l’accès à la justice.

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