Kalookan Diocese launches 'Access to Justice Ministry' for legal aid
The Diocese of Kalookan has established an 'Access to Justice Ministry' aimed at providing legal aid for the poor.
Inspired by the death of 20-year-old altar server Dion Angelo Dela Rosa, who died from leptospirosis while searching for his wrongfully detained father Jayson in floodwaters, Bishop Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David has appealed to public attorneys for support.
The ministry aims to offer timely and compassionate legal aid during the initial stages of a case when individuals are most vulnerable to abuses by law enforcement.
Law professor Czarina Santos noted that many abuses occur at the beginning of a case, especially when people are unaware of their rights while being charged by police.
The diocese is now seeking volunteer lawyers and paralegals to join the initiative.
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