THE Supreme Court, in partnership with the Australian government, will launch a program for disadvantaged groups on April 11.
In an advisory, the High Court said the Fostering Advancement of Inclusive and Rights-based (FAIR) Justice program will be launched in Baguio City where the magistrates are currently holding their annual summer session.
Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo will deliver the keynote message at the event touching on the Strategic Plan for Judicial Innovations and Visions for FAIR Justice while Associate Justice Ma. Filomena Singh and acting Australian Ambassador Moya Collet will deliver the opening and closing remarks.
The FAIR justice program is a 5-year program of the Australian government aimed to support the country in enhancing the administration of justice for women, children, indigenous people, people with disabilities, and other socially disadvantaged groups.
The SC said the program will focus on improving the quality of adjudication and case management concerning socially disadvantaged groups, strengthening transparency and accountability in the justice system, and enhancing inclusion and accessibility in the delivery of justice.
Early this year, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that his government has committed a $20 million investment to support the Philippines to reform, and improve access to, its justice system.
