Legal aid groups flag needs of vulnerable and marginalised to Justice Minister

Minister Heather Humphreys has been sent a letter by the Free Legal Aid Centres (Flac) amid concerns about people accessing justice. File  picture: Lorraine Teevan

Some 45 groups and advocates have called on the Justice Minister Heather Humphreys to ensure that the “unmet need” among vulnerable and marginalised people to access State-funded civil legal aid is addressed in a forthcoming review.

A letter sent to the minister said many people do not have the financial means to “vindicate their rights” and access justice.