How can a committee of one, with narrow terms of reference dictated to it, which will not meet the people BC to hear their concerns, “ensure optimal access to justice for British Columbians” will be met?
In British Columbia, a legal aid review is about to be undertaken by the government, at the request of Attorney General David Eby. And I have to say the ‘why’, of why it is being undertaken does interest me. The ‘why’ according to government is to help ensure optimal access to justice for British Columbians . Now you may remember earlier this week I did write about issues and problems with the Legal Aid services. ( “ When individuals enjoy equal access to justice, the welfare of society is enriched and its core values are secured.” That costs money however, and governments of all political stripes appear more interested in providing LESS fundin g ). BC Attorney General David Eby According to a government media release Thursday (Oct 4 th ), Eby has requested a review of legal aid service delivery models, to be undertaken by practicing lawyer Jamie Maclaren. It will focus on the effectiveness and efficiencies of legal aid service deliver...