LASPNET
Legal Aid service Providers Network (LASPNET) is a non governmental organization based in Uganda.
It is an umbrella organization for several legal Aid clinics in Uganda.[1][2][3]
History[edit]
LASPNET started in 2001as a coalition to encourage the private sector players to get involved in issues directly affecting the poor and their access to justice in Uganda.[1]
It was registered in 2004 as a company with the aim of promoting access to justice for the vulnerable and marginalized.[1][4]
Membership[edit]
LASPNET is an organization that coordinates other organizations that provide free legal Aid in Uganda.[5][6]
It has a membership of over 40 nongovernmental organizations including, Uganda Association of Women Lawyers (FIDA-U), Law Development Center's Legal aid clinic (LAC), Makerere University's Public interest law clinic (PILAC), Legal Aid project of Uganda Law society among others.[1][7]
LASPNET also directly tackles issues of gender based violence, human rights and governance in Uganda.[8][9][10][11][12]
Location[edit]
LASPNET is located on Plot 10, Block 75 off Balintuma Road, Mengo Kampala Uganda.[13]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d "Legal Aid Service Providers Network (LASPNET) | Democratic Governance Facility". www.dgf.ug. Retrieved 2022-06-15.
- ^ "Legal Aid Providers Network (LASPNET)". Namati. Retrieved 2022-06-15.
- ^ "Legal Aid Service Providers Network (LASPNET) (Support for Sexual Assault Survivors)". evaw-global-database.unwomen.org. Retrieved 2022-06-15.
- ^ "Lawyers to provide free legal services to kidnap victims". Nile Post. 2019-09-10. Retrieved 2022-06-15.
- ^ "EOC ENTERS PARTNERSHIP WITH LASPNET TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR THE INDIGENT". THE EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES COMMISSION - EOC. Retrieved 2022-06-15.
- ^ "MPs, CSOs awaken plans to table National Legal Aid Bill before parliament again". Nile Post. 2022-05-31. Retrieved 2022-06-15.
- ^ "Legal Aid Service Providers' Network (LASPNET) | Makerere University School of Law". law.mak.ac.ug. Retrieved 2022-06-15.
- ^ Independent, The (2021-08-23). "LASPNET launches campaign to combat increasing GBV cases". The Independent Uganda. Retrieved 2022-06-15.
- ^ Independent, The (2022-06-08). "LASPNET appeals to gov't over harsh bail terms given to political activists". The Independent Uganda. Retrieved 2022-06-15.
- ^ Reporter, Independent (2021-02-01). "Human rights abuses by security forces worry lawyers". The Independent Uganda. Retrieved 2022-06-15.
- ^ Independent, The (2020-12-06). "Lawyers call for dialogue to end election violence". The Independent Uganda. Retrieved 2022-06-15.
- ^ Independent, The (2020-12-05). "Sexually abused girls, women to get legal assistance". The Independent Uganda. Retrieved 2022-06-15.
- ^ "LASPNET | Strategic linkages & a Collaborative framework for Justice, Law & Order Sector - Legal Aid Service Provider's Network". laspnet.org. Retrieved 2022-06-15.