Access to justice Introduction Access to justice is among the major principles of the rule of law. Without justice, human beings are unable to have their voices heard, challenge discrimination, or to exercise their rights. Declarations of the High-level Meeting on the Rule of Law calls for the right of equal access to justice for all even the members from vulnerable and minority groups. It is the role of every government to provide citizens with fair, effective, transparent, accountable, and non-discriminatory services that promote access to justice for all. Countries, through their judicial systems, should ensure that the delivery of justice is always non-discriminatory and impartial. For instance, in Canada, access to criminal justice is characterized by the implementation of
