Legal action needs resources. Anyone bringing a legal case needs to consider what resources they will need and how they can get them. Although legal action can be expensive and you may not have plenty of resources, it may be possible to raise the money you need. To do this, you need to be determined, […]
Content type: Going to court: Q and A
Legal Topic: Public interest litigation (general),
Once you have decided that you want to legal action, there is a law you can base your claim on, you are able to take legal action and you have identified the right defendant, you will have to prove your case. By “prove your case”, we mean that you will need to: (i) Have evidence […]
Content type: Going to court: Q and A
Legal Topic: Public interest litigation (general),
If you are considering taking legal action to solve a problem, there may be more than one court, tribunal, or other body to which you can bring your claim. It is useful first to prepare an overview of the different options and assess the advantages and disadvantages of each, before deciding where to bring your […]
Content type: Going to court: Q and A
Legal Topic: Public interest litigation (general),
In general, the main aim in taking legal action is to get a solution to a specific problem that is faced by the claimant. Courts try to address these problems by awarding remedies. A remedy is a legal reparation ordered by a court. In other words, remedies are court orders designed to make amends for […]
Content type: Going to court: Q and A
Legal Topic: Public interest litigation (general),
A key part of litigation is to identify the person or entity (“the party”) that you want to sue. There is little point in taking action against someone unless: (i) There is a court or tribunal that can hear the case against them (see Where Can I Take Legal Action?); and (ii) You have a […]
Content type: Going to court: Q and A
Legal Topic: Public interest litigation (general),
Legal action can be an excellent way to secure justice if you have suffered loss, harm or an injustice of some kind. However, legal action will not always be the best way to achieve the outcome you need. A question to ask yourself when considering bringing a case to court is whether bringing the case […]
Content type: Going to court: Q and A
Legal Topic: Public interest litigation (general),
Legal action for social justice means action that uses law to protect human rights, the environment and other public interests. The Going to Court: Q & A is designed to give you tips and guidance on how you can do just that. The Going to Court: Q & A provides an introduction into legal action and takes you […]
Content type: Going to court: Q and A
Legal Topic: Public interest litigation (general),
Land is critical for access to food, water, security, livelihoods and sustainable development. Land gives people security and a place to call their own. Strong land rights can be vital for community and women’s empowerment. But individuals, families and communities’ rights to land can be weak. Their land rights can be vulnerable to abuse, resulting […]
Content type: Legal Areas
Legal Topic: Land rights,
