Philosophy in the Community: Why Legal Aid Matters for Justice
The argument for why legal aid can mitigate harm and promote justice
This community lecture and discussion series is organized by the Department of Philosophy to share the rewards and pleasures of philosophical reflection.
Friday, March 8
7–9 pm
The Refinery, Emmanuel Anglican Church Basement
609 Dufferin Ave.
Free and open to the public
Why Legal Aid Matters by Sarah Buhler, College of Law
In this talk, I discuss the vital importance of publicly funded legal aid in the context of a justice system and legal regime that disproportionately impact members of marginalized communities. The talk will include some history and background about legal aid programs in Canada and will argue that legal aid can both mitigate harm, and promote justice, for people who find themselves drawn into the system.
Info: emer.ohagan@usask.ca
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