Access Quote by Jeremy Corbyn
“Legal aid... is fundamental to giving everybody in this country access to justice.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Labour Party Conference, 2017
Providing free legal help is essential for equal access to justice for all citizens.
In simple terms: Legal aid ensures everyone can access justice.
Key Takeaway
Support and protect legal aid services.
Themes
justice
equality
rights
Mood
concerned
advocacy
Type
political
social
When to use this quote
- court cases
- civil rights
- immigration law
Key Concepts
public policy
social welfare
Questions to Reflect On
- How can communities fund legal aid?
- What alternatives exist when legal aid is limited?
A Different Perspective
Funding constraints threaten availability of services.
![“Far as I know, Legal Aid was invented to help poor people fight wrongs; [the criminals] are abusing the system, and the damned lawyers help them do it. They're all sticking two fingers up at them who pay their taxes. And I'll tell you sommat for free, Sir George, them who pays the taxes are…” quote by Andrew Barrett](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b04/andrew-barrett-26642_aids_far-as-i-know-legal-aid-was-invented-to_1653369.jpg)
