noun phrase · academic
access to justice
/ˈæk.ses tə ˈdʒʌs.tɪs/AC·cess to JUS·tice
the ability for people to use the legal system to resolve disputes or protect rights
Examples
“Rural communities often face barriers to access to justice due to distance and cost.”
“Improving access to justice is a key aim of many legal reforms.”
“Lack of legal aid limits access to justice for low-income citizens.”
Band 8 sentence
“Policy makers must address both legal aid and court delays if they genuinely want to improve access to justice for disadvantaged groups.”
Collocations
- improve access to justice
- ensure access to justice
- equal access to justice
Word family
Common mistakes
access justice→access to justice
have access of justice→have access to justice
Say it for a higher band
5go to court→6use the legal system→7+access to justice
Synonyms
legal access
Easily confused
right to a fair trial
“Every defendant must be guaranteed the right to a fair trial under international law.”
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