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Deputy PM urges better legal support for the poor

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc called for the improvement of free legal services available for the poor at a conference hosted by the Vietnam Justice Support Association for the Poor (VIJUSAP) in Ho Chi Minh City on December 15.
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc called for the improvement offree legal services available for the poor at a conference hosted by theVietnam Justice Support Association for the Poor (VIJUSAP) in HoChi Minh City on December 15.

Addressing theevent, Phuc said as the State’s legal assistance has recently beenformed, the provision of legal support for people, in particular theunderprivileged, is an urgent issue for both the State and society.

The Prime Minister will direct local ministries and departments toformulate assistance accessible by the poor in a practical and effectivemanner, Phuc said.

Dr Ta Minh Ly, VIJUSAP Chairman,said the association’s six centres have provided legal counsel forthousands of cases and engaged in legal procedures for the poor, women,children, immigrant workers, people with disabilities, ethnic minoritiesand families of deceased soldiers.

Ly said VIJUSAP plans to open an additional 16 centres in the time to come.

Established on May 6, 2011, VIJUSAP is a non-profit organisation made up of volunteers and people working in legal support.-VNA
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