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Tennessee providing employment, legal aid resources as part of Second Chance Month

  • June 9, 2023

Tennessee groups and agencies are collaborating throughout April to help formerly incarcerated people and justice-involved individuals — a term some agencies use to describe anyone who has ever been charged with a crime — find jobs and get legal aid.

An upcoming event planned in western Tennessee is aimed at providing employment services to people who have encountered difficulties finding jobs because of the stigma that experts say comes with a criminal record. This event is a part of National Second Chance Month, which has been recognized annually every April since 2017 and serves to highlight the roles of individuals, communities and agencies in supporting formerly incarcerated people.

to support justice-involved individualsTennessee’s Office of Reentry (OOR) scheduled multiple Second Chance Hiring and Resource events throughout the state.

The last of the three resource fairs will be at the Clarksville American Job Center on Friday from 9 am to 2 pm

“An event like this one helps address these barriers and more by bringing together not only employers but also local and state supportive services,” Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development Chief Communications Officer Chris Cannon said. “The Office of Reentry hopes that these events will also allow conversations and connections to occur between stakeholders in the reentry field to further their effectiveness.”

Cannon said justice-involved individuals can face several barriers to getting jobs, including discrimination due to a previous criminal history, lack of education or job training opportunities, financial barriers, physical or mental health issues and legal restrictions.

At the event, attendees will have a chance to meet prospective employers and connect with community resources and consult with legal aid services about record expungement.

One group that will be represented at Friday’s resource fair is the Tennessee Supreme Court’s Access to Justice Commission, which provides Tennesseeans

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Pair charged with murder of Soweto boys rejects legal aid

  • May 29, 2023

Fifty-year-old Nqobile Ndlovu and her 36-year-old partner Mthunzi Mzwakhe Zulu were arrested on Wednesday. It emerged that the former was the grandmother of one of the boys.

Fifty-year-old Nqobile Ndlovu (pictured) and her 36-year-old partner Mthunzi Mzwakhe Zulu were charged with the murder of two boys, of which one is the former’s grandchild, in the Protea Magistrates Court on 28 April 2023. Picture: Screenshots

JOHANNESBURG – The case of two children killed in Soweto took a twist when the grandmother of one of the boys appeared in court in connection with the murder.

Tshiamo Rabanye and his friend Mduduzi Zulu were found mutilated and killed last week.

The children went missing a day before their bodies were discovered.

Rabanye’s grandmother and her boyfriend were charged with murder at the Protea Magistrates Court on Friday.

Fifty-year-old Nqobile Ndlovu and her 36-year-old partner Mthunzi Mzwakhe Zulu were arrested on Wednesday.

READ: Grandmother of one of the boys killed in Soweto, her partner charged with murder

Silence fell over the Protea Magistrates Court when the grandmother of a 6-year-old Rabanye appeared before a packed gallery.

Dressed in a long black puffer coat, Ndlovu and her partner Zulu strolled into the dock showing little to no emotion.

Despite being read their rights and offered fair representation in the form of legal aid – the pair opted to represent themselves.

Zulu, at one point, said he had nothing to do with the murders.

The pair faces charges including two counts of murder, kidnapping, perjury and defeating the ends of justice.

The case was postponed to 5 May for the court to settle on a date for a formal bail application.

Both Ndlovu and Zulu will remain in custody.

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National Legal Aid Services Day observed in Netrakona

  • May 23, 2023

National Legal Aid Services Day observed in Netrakona

NETRAKONA April 28, 2023 (BSS) – National Legal Aid Services Day-2023 was observed in the districts as elsewhere in the country today with a call to uphold the rule of law, human rights and ensure justice for all.

This year the theme of the day is ‘materializing Bangabandhu’s dream, opening the door to free legal services’.

The District Legal Aid Committee took various programs marking the day.

As part of the program, a colorful rally was brought out from the district judge’s court premises in the morning that ended at the same place after parading the main streets of the town.

The rally was followed by a meeting on the district judge‘s court premises.


District Legal Aid Committee chairman and senior district and session judge Mohammad Shajahan Kabir presided over the function.

The meeting was addressed, among others, by judge of district women and children repression prevention tribunal court Mohammad Iftekhar Bin Aziz, chairman of Netrakona zila parishad Asit Kumar Sarker Sajal, superintendent of police Mohammad Foyaz Ahmed, chief judicial magistrate Mustak Ahmed, additional district magistrate Mohammad Ashik Nur, mayor of Netrakona municipality Nazrul Islam Khan and president of Awami League Netrakona district unit Advocate Amirul Islam.

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National Legal Aid Day observed in Manikganj

  • May 22, 2023

National Legal Aid Day observed in Manikganj

MANIKGANJ, April 28, 2023 (BSS) – National Legal Aid Services Day was
observed here today with a view to ensuring the rule of law, fundamental human
rights and justice for everyone.

This year’s theme of the day is “Fulfillment of Bangabandhu’s dream, opening
the door to free legal services”.

Marking the day, a discussion was held at the conference room of the
District Judge Court with District and Sessions Judge Joyosree Samaddar in
thechair.

The function was addressed, among others, by the Additional District and
Sessions Judge Sabina Yeasmin, Chief Judicial Magistrate Utpal Bhattacharya,
Additional Deputy Magistrate (ADM) Sanjida Jesmin, Legal Aid Officer Subarna
Sejuti, Civil Surgeon Dr. Moazem Ali Khan Chowdhury, Manikganj Municipality
Major Md. Ramjan Ali, Public Prosecutor (PP) Abdus Salam, GP Meher uddin,
President of District Lawyers’ Association Mesbaul Haque Mesba and its
AFM General Secretary Nurtaj Alam Bahar.

Joyosree Samaddar said the National Legal Aid Agency has established itself
as a place of trust for the poor and helpless litigants.

In the morning, a colorful rally was brought out from the premises of the
District Judge Court here and ended at the same venue after parading the main
roads of the town.

A large number of people including all judges of the district Judgeship,
Chief Judicial Magistrate, Lawyers, officials and NGO representatives bearing
color festivals, banners and balloons participated in the programmes.

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National Legal Aid Day observed in Sunamganj

  • May 18, 2023

National Legal Aid Day observed in Sunamganj

SUNAMGANJ, April 28, 2023 (BSS) – National Legal Aid Services Day-2023 was observed in the district today like elsewhere across the country with a view to ensuring the rule of law, fundamental human rights and justice for everyone.

This year, the theme of the day is ‘Fulfillment of Bangabandhu’s dream, opening the door to free legal services’.

According to Article 27 of the Constitution of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, all are equal before the law and all are entitled to equal protection of the law. In order to make this right a reality, the ‘National Legal Aid Provision Act 2000’ has been enacted.

Marking the day, a colorful rally was brought out from the premises of the district judge’s court and ended at the Hashanraja Auditorium of the Zila Shilpakala Academy after parading the main roads of the town.

After the rally, a discussion was held at the Hashanraja Auditorium of the Zila Shilpakala Academy this morning.

Senior District and Sessions Judge Md. Hemayet Uddin preferred over the function.

Legal Aid Committee General Secretary Sulekha Dey moderated the discussion.


Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal Judge Md. Zakir Hossain, Chief Judicial Magistrate Rukon Uddin Md. Kabir, Additional District Magistrate AKM Abdullah Bin Rashid, Civil Surgeon Dr. Ahmed Ali, Superintendent of Police Md Ehsan Shah, Deputy Director of District Information Office Md. Abdus Chattar, District Bar Association President Advocate Taibur Rahman Babul and its General Secretary Abdul Haque, among others, spoke on occasion.

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National Legal Aid Day observed in Laxmipur

  • May 17, 2023

National Legal Aid Day observed in Laxmipur

LAXMIPUR, April 28, 2023 (BSS) – National Legal Aid Services Day-2023 was observed in the district today like elsewhere across the country with a view to ensuring the rule of law, fundamental human rights and justice for everyone.

This year the theme of the day is ‘Fulfillment of Bangabandhu’s dream, opening the door to free legal services’.

“According to Article 27 of the Constitution of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, all are equal before the law and all are entitled to equal protection of the law. In order to make this right a reality, the ‘National Legal Aid Provision Act 2000’ has been enacted”.


Marking the day, a colorful rally was brought out from the premises of the district judge’s court and ended at the same venue after parading the main roads of the town.

After the rally, a discussion was held in the district judge court premises this morning.

District Legal Aid Committee Chairman and Senior District and Sessions Judge Rahibul Islam presided over the function.

Joint District and Sessions Judge Nurul Afchar moderated the discussion.


Deputy Commissioner (DC) Md. Anwar Hoshain Akand, Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal Judge Sadekur Rahman, Superintendent of Police Md Mahfuzzaman Ashraf, Zilla Parishad chairman Bir Muktijoddha Md Shahjahan, Additional District and Sessions Judge Syeda Amina Fahim, Chief Judicial Magistrate Mominul Islam, civil surgeon Dr. Ahmed Kabir, District and Sessions Judge Court Public Prosecutor (PP) Jasim Uddin, District Bar Association President Advocate Ahmed Ferdous Manik, its General Secretary Hasan Al Mahmud and District Legal Aid Officer Umme Bibi Neetu, among others, were present.

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Legal Aid of the Bluegrass names Robert John’s new executive director; will assume role May 1

  • May 13, 2023

Legal Aid of the Bluegrass (LABG) has announced Robert Johns, Esq. as its new executive director after a nationwide search. Johns, who will begin on May 1 will lead the program that provides free civil legal assistance to low-income and vulnerable Kentuckians in 33 northern, central, and northeastern Kentucky counties.

“LABG provides life changing legal assistance every day, and I am thrilled to join this great program. I have been privileged to spend my entire career in civil legal aid and to stand with people whose rights need to be protected. The work that civil legal aid programs provide is needed everywhere, and I look forward to working in the diverse communities that LABG serves, including sparsely populated rural areas and densely populated urban centers. I’m grateful for my time at AppalReD Legal Aid and for the opportunity to lead that program. My time there allowed me to develop skills that will serve me as I join LABG” said Johns.

Robert Johns

Johns graduated with his BA in Political Science from the University of Notre Dame in 1991 before earning his JD at The George Washington University Law School in 1994. Johns served as an AmeriCorps attorney until 1996 when he became a staff attorney at Southeastern Ohio Legal Services ( SEOLS) in Steubenville, Ohio. In 1999, he became Managing Attorney at SEOLS and served in that position for 15 years. Johns has been the Executive Director of AppalReD Legal Aid for the past 8 years in Eastern Kentucky.

LABG Board President, James Kruer, Esq., said of Johns “Legal Aid of the Bluegrass has been blessed by ‘adopting’ our new Executive Director from one of our Kentucky partners. A lifetime of service to the poverty population makes Johns ideally suited to direct the advocacy that we provide in our 33-county

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Legal Aid Service Of Northeastern Minnesota Hosts 5k Fundraiser In Duluth

  • May 11, 2023

DULUTH, Minn. — It was a cold one Sunday morning as people participated in the Law Day 5k fundraiser.

The Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota hosted its second 5k fundraiser Sunday morning. Participants raised money through donations and raffle items to help provide funds for the Legal Aid Service.

This fundraiser will help them provide legal support to low-income families and senior citizens. By raising more money, the Legal Aid service is working to provide help to more people in Northeastern Minnesota. Representative Nate Grizzle is excited to see everyone come together in support.

“It’s exciting to see it all come together. you prepare, you plan, but until it’s actually going to day of, you don’t know what it’s going to be like. And it’s so fun to see people hanging out, milling about, entering in drawings, and enjoying the run. Even on a day like today where things are windy, it’s cold, but people are still having a good time and that’s heart warming to see,” said Nate Grizzle, Communication and Outreach Coordinator.

the Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota doesn’t want you to feel like you are left on your own if you can’t afford legal services.

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Legal aid to poor jail inmates urged

  • May 10, 2023

Rights lawyers have called upon the government to provide more legal assistance to the poor inmates languishing in jails without trial.

They made the call as the country is set to observe the National Legal Aid Day 2023 today.

The government can create a mechanism so that every lawyer could be obliged to represent the poor in the courts, according to the lawyers.

The rights lawyers mentioned that many poor people were languishing in jails without trial after being accused of various crimes.

‘As per the law, every lawyer in developed countries needs to fight a certain number of cases in favor of poor people facing various criminal charges,’ said jurist Shahdeen Malik.

He said that every bar association should introduce such practice so every lawyer must take at least one case to represent the poor facing criminal cases.

Shahdeen said that in foreign countries free legal services were provided mostly to the poor people facing criminal cases.

He added that the citizens’ liberty would be curtailed if they were detained in jail for a long time.

Until April 2023, the National Legal Aid Services Organization provided legal assistance to 3.53 lakh people across the country since 2009, said a release issued by the law ministry on Thursday.

The release said that a total of 82, 588 disputes or cases were disposed of through the out-of-court settlements.

It mentioned that Tk 134.93 crore were realized and distributed to the victims in most dowry-related cases.

Rights lawyer ZI Khan Panna told New Age that donors increased funds to state-owned legal aid service providers as they are getting increased response from poor people.

The government is set to observe the national Legal Aid Day today.

Legal aid panel lawyer at Supreme Court Khurshid Alam Khan said that more skilled lawyers should

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