Legal aid pilot project commences next year

Batswana will enjoy cheaper justice when the legal aid project commences next year.

During the State of the Nation Address on Monday, President Ian Khama averred that the pilot legal aid project will be implemented at two centres during the first quarter of 2011.

Khama said effective delivery of the justice system recognises access to legal assistance for all. "To this end, the office of the Attorney General is working on the modalities of providing legal aid to those who may need it," he said.

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