A commitment in FLAC’s latest strategic plan is to review all of its information and advice services. In this context, we have engaged Dr Ruth Pritchard (ruth@rsp-consult.com) to conduct a review of PILA as a key FLAC project. Ruth and her team will consult with a wide range of PILA service users and stakeholders over the coming weeks. The review will collect and analyse evidence of PILA’s continuing relevance in a changing context for public interest law and its effectiveness and impact as a network aiming to use the law to advance social change. In addition, the review will consider options for future strategic development.
As part of the research, representatives of civil society organisations are invited to attend a workshop being held on Wednesday, 26th February next, which will focus on the pro bono legal needs and experience of these organisations. The workshop will be online, over a 2-hour slot in the morning. Please feel free to contact Ruth directly if you are interested in attending.
As part of our mission to enhance access to justice and legal assistance, we are working to better understand the pro bono legal needs of civil society organisations in Ireland, and will consult with other stakeholders of pro bono. We hope we can count on our stakeholders’ support during the review and look forward to your input.