The Foundation's staff and Board come from a range of different backgrounds such as law, research, education and the social sciences. This enables us to consider issues of access to justice from different perspectives.
The Foundation is incorporated in New South Wales by the Law and Justice Foundation Act 2000 (NSW).
What is the purpose of the Law and Justice Foundation?
To advance the fairness and equity of the justice system, and to improve access to justice, especially for socially and economically disadvantaged people.
What are the beliefs of the Law and Justice Foundation?
The Law and Justice Foundation believes that:
The Law and Justice Foundation operates on income received from grants and fees for services. The principal source of grant funds is the Public Purpose Fund.
What does the Law and Justice Foundation do?
Strategies for 2003–2006
Identify Legal and Access to Justice Needs
Identify needs, particularly of socially and economically disadvantaged people, through rigorous, evidence-based research and the analysis of information from both internal and external sources.
Identify Effective Reforms, Initiatives and Programs
Identify effective legal system reforms and access to justice initiatives through rigorous, evidence-based research and evaluation.
Improve Access to Justice
Improve access to justice through:
