Thinking Differently About Poverty

Details: Published on Sunday, 29 November -0001 16:00; Written by editor

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One of poverty’s many harms is the way it restricts its victims’ access to justice. Unfortunately, most of the world’s governments still treat poverty and the law as separate issues. Shielding judges and attorneys from political meddling is obviously crucial, but enforcing this barrier too rigidly makes it harder for policymakers to see how poverty and legal needs interact. There’s a long way to go, but the grassroots work being done in the United States and Colombia is deeply encouraging.

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