Activist: Abolition of Representation Deprived People of Legal Aid

Baku / September 28, 18 / Turan: Until 2014, civil society had been working hard to improve the legal knowledge of the population. NGOs implemented such projects in Baku and regions. However, after limiting the activities of civil society, work in this direction was stopped. This was said by the director of the Civil Rights Institute Bashir Suleymanly in an interview with the program Çətin Sual (Difficult Question).

Only NGOs controlled by the authorities, who receive grants from the NGO Support Council under the President, can work in the regions.

The financial situation of a few independent media and journalists is very difficult and they cannot go to the regions and investigate the problems of citizens and prepare reports on social topics.

Right now, the opportunities for legal education are limited to work in social networks.

What is the specific gravity of crimes committed by people who do not know the laws? Answering this question, Suleymanly said the number of crimes is growing not only because of legal unawareness, but also because of the difficult social situation.

When people cannot solve their problems within the law, they commit crimes more often. The growth of crime is also affected by poor health.

Another problem is getting legal assistance only through lawyers, which is not affordable for all. Therefore, many people remain without legal assistance.

The situation worsened further after the liquidation of the institution of representation in the courts, when the counsel for the defense could be not only an advocate, but also just a jurist or an educated citizen.

In addition to paying a lawyer, you also have to pay for the lawyer's warrant.

Receiving some information or consultation costs at least 10 manats.

The Civil Rights Institute is trying to provide citizens with online help, which partially removes the above-mentioned issues, Suleymanly said. -06D-