The Law and Justice Foundation is a statutory body with a 37 year history of improving access to justice for the people of NSW.



The Foundation's staff and Board come from a range of different backgrounds such as law, research, education and the social sciences. This enables us to consider issues of access to justice from different perspectives.



The Foundation is incorporated in New South Wales by the Law and Justice Foundation Act 2000 (NSW).





What is the purpose of the Law and Justice Foundation?



- To advance the fairness and equity of the justice system, and to improve access to justice, especially for socially and economically disadvantaged people.





What are the beliefs of the Law and Justice Foundation?



The Law and Justice Foundation believes that:



- a fair and equitable justice system is essential for a democratic, civil society



- reform should, where possible, be based on sound research



- people need accurate, understandable information to have equitable access to justice



- community support agencies and NGOs play a critical role in improving access to justice for disadvantaged people.