Why you should care about access to justice | Andrew Pilliar | TEDxRenfrewCollingwood

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  • čas přidán 27. 08. 2024
  • If you needed a lawyer, could you afford one? Most of us will experience a legal problem at some point, but the vast majority do not seek legal help. Dealing with legal problems without legal help can lead to injustice, frustration and delay, and even poor health. Andrew Pilliar explains why we should all care about access to justice, and outlines some solutions.
    Andrew Pilliar worked as a litigation lawyer, both at a boutique firm and at one of Canada's largest law firms. In the course of his work, he saw legal access problems first-hand by representing a number of pro bono clients. Many of these clients had good cases, but couldn't afford a lawyer and didn't qualify for legal aid. Troubled by this problem, Andrew returned to graduate school to try to figure out a better system.
    Andrew is currently completing a PhD in law at the University of British Columbia, where his research focusses on improving access to civil justice. He has worked on federalism matters in Sri Lanka, studied comparative constitutional law in Hungary, and clerked at the British Columbia Supreme Court. Andrew has been a Junior Fellow at Massey College at the University of Toronto and was an Action Canada Fellow in 2012/2013.
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Komentáře • 15

  • @beaconoftruth6586
    @beaconoftruth6586 Před 4 lety +3

    Fantastic. Made me cry! I have been fighting an injustice for 2.5 years now. I have attended more than a dozen hearings.. I have submitted exhibits that are irrefutable as to the truth. Yet I have "won" exactly 0% of the these cases,
    I am educated, passionate, diplomatic, and hold a great deal of integrity. But when the justice system doesn't value these things... or won't recognize those qualities, no justice can be had. Bravo for this man's work!

  • @valeriemasonjohn
    @valeriemasonjohn Před 10 lety +3

    well done bro --- I am delighted to see that your talk has been recognized and even more delighted to know I was the one who kicked you up the butt and got you off script - it is an excellent talk - and an excellent vision - I hope you dream is realized

  • @angelasjourneysince1956
    @angelasjourneysince1956 Před 3 lety +1

    It's 2021...no legal justice on the horizon yet. Sad.

  • @lawrencemeke8749
    @lawrencemeke8749 Před 8 lety +2

    your lecture is very clear, I had enjoyed it

  • @GreatestEverMemories
    @GreatestEverMemories Před 7 lety +1

    You bring HOPE

  • @melanierosemccollum
    @melanierosemccollum Před 10 lety +2

    Nice work Andrew!

    • @benzuckerman2402
      @benzuckerman2402 Před 10 lety

      Excellent Andrew! Yes to universal access to justice

  • @kerrivanveenendaal4701
    @kerrivanveenendaal4701 Před 8 lety +1

    how inspiring

  • @andredias7735
    @andredias7735 Před 10 lety

    Great idea, great talk.

  • @dr.bhartiyadav4454
    @dr.bhartiyadav4454 Před 5 lety +2

    Very good presentation, I appreciate your valuable inputs on the topic which is more than just a topic. i also hold a PhD degree for conducting research in Access to Justice and currently working as a clinical faculty in a reputed law school in India. I wish to contact you for collaborative work.

  • @bernardjohnson932
    @bernardjohnson932 Před 3 lety +1

    CZcams When the truth can not be bought.

  • @gwyneth7812
    @gwyneth7812 Před 7 lety +1

    I have been battling for justice for 10 years. Any good kind pro bono lawyers out there in the U.K.?

  • @fkhan7861
    @fkhan7861 Před 3 lety

    Really good one about Access justice Do you have this talk in writing. If you Have Can you Pls send me a copy . I am a student of Access to Free and Fair Justice

  • @cdluckett
    @cdluckett Před 10 lety +1

    this was great

  • @bernardjohnson932
    @bernardjohnson932 Před 3 lety

    CZcams Thugs behind the badge pt 4