Anambra govt. urges free legal aid for inmates
The Anambra State government has urged lawyers to undertake free legal services in a bid to support indigent inmates and speed up justice delivery in the state.
The state’s Attorney General,Tobechukwu Nweke (SAN), made the call in a notice issued on April 17 in Awka.
He said the move aims to fast-track criminal cases and decongest correctional centres.
Mr Nweke explained that a regulation issued under Section 24 of the Office of the Public Defender (OPD) Law, 2008, allows the engagement of external lawyers to provide free legal representation to persons facing criminal prosecution.
He said that the OPD will register interested lawyers willing to offer pro bono services to indigent inmates awaiting or standing trial.
According to him, interested practitioners can visit the OPD at the Old Government House, Awka, or contact it via telephone or email. Mr Nweke urged stakeholders to circulate the information within the legal community.
He reiterated the government’s commitment to improving access to justice and ensuring that no resident is denied legal representation due to financial constraints.
(NAN)
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