Access to justice for people living in poverty 2012, para. 96
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[States should:] Ensure that legal aid application procedures take into account the individual experiences, needs and constraints of the poor; eligibility must not be assessed on the basis of household income where the applicant does not have practical access to household resources
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights
Document type
Special Procedures' report
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Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Poverty
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Year
2012
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Conclusion / Recommendation
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Institutional/structural obstacles in the justice chain