How does the Constitution ensure access to legal assistance for the poor?
No person shall be denied free access to the courts or quasi-judicial bodies due to their financial status. The state is mandated to provide adequate legal assistance to those who cannot afford it. This ensures that poverty does not become a barrier to seeking justice within the legal system. As specified in Article III Section 11 1987 Philippine Constitution, legal aid is a right for the underprivileged. “SECTION 11. Free access to the courts and quasi-judicial bodies and adequate legal assistance shall not be denied to any person by reason of poverty.” 28-Jan-26About Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices
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