Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010)

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Accessing Justice in Ghana's Urban Slums: A Policy Analysis for Vulnerable Populations

Kofi Aggrey, Department of Research, Water Research Institute (WRI) Sakya Adzido, Department of Advanced Studies, University of Cape Coast
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18916358
Published: February 1, 2010

Abstract

Access to justice is a critical issue in urban slums of Ghana, where vulnerable populations face significant barriers to legal services. The study employs a qualitative approach with case studies from selected urban slums and interviews with local residents, service providers, and policymakers. Concrete detail: Access rates to legal aid services are as low as 20% among vulnerable groups in surveyed slums, highlighting significant disparities. While current legal aid systems offer limited services, specific policy recommendations can enhance accessibility and effectiveness. Specific Implementing community-based mediation programmes could significantly improve access to justice for urban slum residents.

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Kofi Aggrey, Sakya Adzido (2010). Accessing Justice in Ghana's Urban Slums: A Policy Analysis for Vulnerable Populations. African Legal History Review (Law/History crossover), Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18916358

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Geographic Terms: Urbanization Sub-Saharan Africa Methodological Terms: Qualitative Research Theoretical Terms: Social Justice Inequality Analysis Economic Terms: Poverty Policy Terms: Human Rights Legal Terms: Access to Justice

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