National Consultant to Review the Legal Aid Legislative Frameworks in The Gambia

Procurement Process

IC – Individual contractor

Office

UNDP-GMB – GAMBIA

Deadline

29-Oct-24 @ 01:00 PM (New York time)

Published on

15-Oct-24 @ 12:00 AM (New York time)

Reference Number

UNDP-GMB-00264

Contact

Procurement Team – [email protected]

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Introduction

Country: The Gambia

Description of the Assignment: National Consultant to review the legal aid legislative frameworks with a view to establishing a structured pro bono mechanism that includes para legals and Alternative Dispute Resolution Specialists

Period of assignment/services : 60 working days

OBJECTIVES OF THE CONSULTANCY

The Consultant will:
1. review the Legal aid legislative frameworks including the Legal Aid Act 2008
2. widely consult with key stakeholders on how to establish a pro bono mechanism which will be inclusive of paralegals and Alternative Dispute Resolution Specialists
3. provide recommendations on the legislative frameworks for legal aid in The Gambia
4. Submit final report on the legislative review of the legal aid framework in the Gambia

SCOPE OF THE WORK

Specific activities will include:
1. Identify relevant laws and policies on legal aid in The Gambia vis-à-vis pro bono mechanisms and Alternate Dispute Resolution
2. Conduct a comprehensive review of existing legal framework on legal aid The Gambia.
3. Present preliminary findings and seek feedback from stakeholders to validate findings and recommendations from the review of the legislative framework on legal ais in The Gambia
4. Foster collaboration and partnerships among stakeholders to support the implementation of the recommendations arising from the review of the legal framework on legal aid in The Gambia.

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Documents :

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