The Legal Aid and Justice Authority (LAJA) is a statutory body established under The Legal Aid and Justice Authority Act, 2020 to provide legal, financial, and other assistance for access to justice to poor and vulnerable segments of society in criminal cases and matters ancillary thereto.
LAJA has the statutory mandate to ensure Access to Justice (A2J) for All – Leaving No One Behind by providing legal aid and legal assistance in criminal matters.
| Position | Role |
|---|---|
| Federal Minister for Law and Justice | Chairperson |
| Attorney General for Pakistan | Member |
| Member of Senate (Nominated) | Member |
| Member of National Assembly | Member |
| Advocate Generals (Provinces & ICT) | Members |
| Secretary, Ministry of Law and Justice | Member |
| Secretary, Ministry of Finance | Member |
| Vice Chairman, Pakistan Bar Council | Member |
| One Prominent Female Social Worker | Member |
| Director General, LAJA | Member-cum-Secretary |
Dr. Muhammad Rahim Awan
Director General, Legal Aid & Justice Authority
LAJA is committed to resolving legal issues of vulnerable segments of society, promoting socio-economic development, family stability, and reducing poverty through effective legal assistance and peaceful settlement of disputes.
Legal empowerment by increasing accessibility to the formal justice system, ensuring inexpensive and speedy justice to vulnerable segments of society.
To assist and connect vulnerable and less privileged individuals with the justice system for protection of their fundamental rights through rule of law and constitutionalism.
To encourage peaceful settlement of disputes, advance access to justice, and empower vulnerable communities through legal representation and awareness.
