Access to justice is a foundational pillar of the rule of law and an indispensable feature of any democratic society.
It goes beyond the mere right of access to the courts to include the real and practical ability of individuals particularly the poor, vulnerable, and socially disadvantaged to effectively assert and enforce their legal rights without prohibitive costs, institutional barriers, or undue delay.
This article examines access to justice as a critical component of the Nigerian legal system, highlighting its broader meaning as the availability of fair, affordable, and efficient legal remedies for all.
It emphasizes the responsibility of legal institutions, lawyers, and public interest mechanisms in ensuring that vulnerable persons are not excluded from the protection of the law due to poverty, ignorance, or systemic obstacles.
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ACCESS TO JUSTICE IN NIGERIA: THE ROLE OF LAWYERS IN PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION
