Don’t forget to give them access to justice
Making justice accessible to the poor in countries like Ethiopia could be a tricky exercise. When the law is what stands on the way, it becomes nearly impossible
Kiya Tsegaye
For the second time in a row Ethiopia observed a week-long activities dedicated to create awareness in the justice system. The motto for this year
’s justice week, held from April 18-24, 2012, reads: “We strive for Strengthening the Justice System”. On April 17, 2012, at a press conference attended by representatives from the Federal Supreme Court, officials from the Ministry of Justice and Federal Police asserted – rightly – that the people should actively participate to make sure strong judicial system is in place. The issue of access to justice was however what dominated the weeklong events.
