The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development in partnership with Legal Aid South Africa, International Legal Foundation, United Nations Development Programme and United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime will host an International Conference on Criminal Legal Aid in Criminal Justice System from 24 to 26 June 2014.
The three days conference is aimed at addressing the global challenges of ensuring access to quality criminal legal aid services for the poor. It will also provide a unique opportunity to focus attention on developing effective strategies to meet the criminal legal aid services needs to the poor.
Furthermore the conference will widely promote and publicise the recently developed United Nations Principles and Guidelines on Access to Legal Aid in Criminal Justice System. These Guidelines and Principles outline key standards and contain detailed guidance on providing effective criminal defence services.
The conference will bring together a wide range of governmental, intergovernmental and civil society sectors and experts to share and build upon successful strategies for effective criminal legal aid delivery.
Registration and Media Accreditation
Accreditation will take place as follows:
- Media accreditation for the Conference will be done on 23 June 2014.
- Press card or Identity Document or Driver’s license or passport for foreigners is needed
- Please be advised that ONLY accredited members of the media will be allowed to attend.
Media is invited as follows:
Date: 24 June 2014
Venue: Birchwood hotel
Time: 09h00
Please note that media will only be allowed to attend the first session on 24 June 2014 from 10h00 to 11h00.
For media confirmations contact:
Steve Mahlangu
Tel: 012 315 1623
Cell: 079 878 7587
E-mail: StMahlangu@justice.gov.za
Enquiries:
Mpho Phasha, Communications Executive: Legal Aid South Africa
Tel: 011 877 2039
Cell: 082 603 4607
E-mail: MphoP@legal-aid.co.za
