Pro bono declaration for the americas - ProBono Declaration for the Americas (English Version) - Parte II. Reflexiones desde el trabajo probono - El interés público en América Latina. Reflexiones desde la educación legal clínica y el trabajo probono - Libros y Revistas - VLEX 648753221

Pro bono declaration for the americas

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PRO BONO DECLARATION FOR THE AMERICAS
WHEREAS, access to justice and legal representation are essential to democratic
societies;
WHEREAS, the resources of government and of legal services organizations are
insufficient to satisfy the critical legal needs of poor and underprivileged persons and
communities, often leaving these needs unmet;
WHEREAS, consequently, not all members of society have meaningful access to
justice or effective legal representation, and this is especially the case for poor and
underprivileged persons and communities;
WHEREAS, the absence of access to justice and legal representation undermines
public confidence in governmental and judicial institutions and democracy;
WHEREAS, the legal profession has a privileged role and is uniquely positioned in
matters of justice and therefore has the duty, means and opportunity to promote a fair
and equitable legal system and respect for human and constitutional rights in
collaboration with the State, the judici ary and legal services organizations;
WHEREAS, traditions exist across the Americas and new efforts are underway in
several countries, including collaborations am ong bar associations, private and public
interest law firms, law schools, foundations, governmental actors and non-
governmental organizations, to address these pressing and unmet legal needs;
WHEREAS, a concerted movement across the Americas to promote access to justice
through pro bono work would strengthen commitments to democracy and public
service in the legal profession;
WE, the undersigned, solemnly declare our commitment to pro bono by stating as follows:
Members of the legal profession have a responsibility to provide pro bono legal
services. This responsibility stems from the profession’s role and purpose in society,
and from its implicit commitment to a fair and equitable legal system.
Pro bono is derived from the Latin phrase pro bono publico, which refers to actions
carried out “for the public good.”
For purposes of this Declaration, pro bono legal services are those provided without a
fee, or expectation of a fee, principally to benefit poor or underprivileged persons or
communities or the organizations that assist them. They may include representation
of persons, communities or organizations in matters of public interest who otherwise
could not obtain effective representation. In addition, pro bono legal services can also
benefit civic, cultural and educational institutions serving the public interest who
otherwise could not obtain effective representation.
Pro bono legal services should be provided with the same quality of representation as
services provided to paying clients, and in a manner upholding the applicable ethical
norms and standards.

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