Join Asia's Access to Justice Week!

Dec 6 - 10, 2018 | Chiang Mai, TH

The vibrant, timely and incredibly relevant Access to Justice Sessions provide a venue and platform for learning and sharing and act as an important mechanism in helping to break down various barriers and stigma. This is achieved in a number of ways including identifying many of the Access to Justice barrier commonalities faced by different marginalized and vulnerable groups and simultaneously demonstrating effective ways and means for these often divergent groups to unite and support each other in solidarity.

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About the Asia Access to Justice Week

The Asia Access to Justice Week is a BABSEACLE initiative held annually in Chiang Mai Thailand. Every year, people gather and participate in a week of activities focusing on the strengthening and supporting greater access to justice for the vulnerable, marginalized and poorer members in our communities. These activities including training workshops, a justice, health and fitness fair, the Asia Justice Marathon a fun/run walk for justice, a justice movie night are just a few.

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Asia Access To Justice Week Schedule

December 6th, 2018

08:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Mock Trial Skills Training

With Pro Bono Lawyers & Teachers

The training will include several sessions with a strong focus on the Regional CLE Mock Trial event’s rules and procedures. Moreover, the different stages of the trial (case planning and case theory, witness preparation and testifying witness examination techniques) were explained. The importance of evidence, impartiality and transparency will also be covered. The role of judges was analyzed. Other sessions also focused on improving participants’ presenting skills (including opening and closing statements).

10:00 AM - 5:00PM

Justice Health & Fitness Fair

Showcasing Community Organizations

The Justice, Health & Fitness Fair was started in 2011 as a public interest fair. It’s free and open to the public. The Justice, Health & Fitness Fair focuses on all aspects of health, wellness, and access to justice for people of all ages and all backgrounds. Asia Justice Marathon participants are able to collect their race packets here.

Regional CLE Mock Trials

December 7th, 2018

08:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Regional CLE Mock Trial Event Round 1

With Pro Bono Lawyers & Teachers

The CLE Mock Trial is a practical learning experience in which students simulate a local court trial of a minor civil dispute or criminal offence. CLE Mock Trial allows students to develop legal, analytical and advocacy skills, thereby increasing familiarity with court process and enhancing participants’ appreciation and understanding of legal ethics. The focus of the Regional CLE Mock Trial Event is the development of these clinical legal education (CLE) outcomes. As such, the structure used for this Regional CLE Mock Trial Event will not strictly adhere to local procedure, but has been modelled to facilitate the development of CLE outcomes in a practical setting.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Regional CLE Mock Trial Event Round 2

With Pro Bono Lawyers & Teachers

The CLE Mock Trial is a practical learning experience in which students simulate a local court trial of a minor civil dispute or criminal offence. CLE Mock Trial allows students to develop legal, analytical and advocacy skills, thereby increasing familiarity with court process and enhancing participants’ appreciation and understanding of legal ethics. The focus of the Regional CLE Mock Trial Event is the development of these clinical legal education (CLE) outcomes. As such, the structure used for this Regional CLE Mock Trial Event will not strictly adhere to local procedure, but has been modelled to facilitate the development of CLE outcomes in a practical setting.

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Justice Health & Fitness Fair

Showcasing Community Organizations

The Justice, Health & Fitness Fair was started in 2011 as a public interest fair. It’s free and open to the public. The Justice, Health & Fitness Fair focuses on all aspects of health, wellness, and access to justice for people of all ages and all backgrounds. Asia Justice Marathon participants are able to collect their race packets here.

03:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Regional CLE Mock Trial Event FINAL

With Pro Bono Lawyers & Teachers

The CLE Mock Trial Final Round. CLE Mock Trial is a practical learning experience in which students simulate a local court trial of a minor civil dispute or criminal offence. CLE Mock Trial allows students to develop legal, analytical and advocacy skills, thereby increasing familiarity with court process and enhancing participants’ appreciation and understanding of legal ethics. The focus of the Regional CLE Mock Trial Event is the development of these clinical legal education (CLE) outcomes. As such, the structure used for this Regional CLE Mock Trial Event will not strictly adhere to local procedure, but has been modelled to facilitate the development of CLE outcomes in a practical setting.

06:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Movie Night & Dinner Fundraiser

The Movie Night and Dinner Fundraiser is a collaboration between Mae Tao Clinic, BABSEACLE, and Chiang Mai International Rotary Club, held at the Amora Hotel. The Movie Night exemplifies the BABSEACLE philosophy of building social justice across borders. The movie night introduces the practice and idea of coming together with the community to promote a dialogue about social justice through popcorn, movie and post-movie discussion. It will also focus on core issues being faced and supported by both the Mae Tao Clinic and the Chiang Mai International Rotary Club.

Mae Tao Clinic has been providing free medical service to Burmese immigrants and displaced persons, including children, along with the Thai / Myanmar border in Tak province. The funds raised will go to support the Mae Tao Clinic’s Child Protection services.

Chiang Mai International Rotary Club is a group of women and men, from many nationalities, committed to the Rotary guiding principle of “Service Above Self”. CMIRC is a small friendly group dedicated to child safety, health and education through our service projects.

Access to Justice Roundtables

December 8th, 2018

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Access to Justice Roundtables

With Access to Justice Service Providers

While for some attending the A2JW, Saturday 8th December will provide a day off to relax and visit many of the wonderful sites Chiang Mai has to offer, for others attending the A2JW this day will continue the opportunity of A2J related collaboration and sharing. It will include several strategic planning roundtable events.