Access to justice for people living in poverty 2012, para. 57
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In many countries, partly owing to overstretched and underfunded judicial systems, corruption is rife throughout police forces and prosecution corps, and among judicial officials. Illicit payments and favours enable those with financial and social capital to access the justice system with greater efficiency and effectiveness, and even to secure a certain outcome. In contrast, persons living in poverty, who cannot afford to pay bribes for services that should be free, have their claims and cases delayed, denied or discontinued.
Status juridique
Non-negotiated soft law
Organe
Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights