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BLAST provides legal advice and representation at all levels of the
justice system with an emphasis on providing services to those
living in poverty or facing disadvantage or discrimination. Legal
services, including mediation, litigation and legal rights
training, are provided through BLAST's head office and nineteen
unit offices throughout Bangladesh.
Mediation
BLAST facilitates alternative dispute resolution (ADR) through
mediation for family, land...
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Public Interest Litigation (PIL)
Since 1996, BLAST has filed 82 public interest litigation petitions
in the Supreme Court of Bangladesh. These petitions have resulted
in judicial orders for government action to comply with statutory
duties, and have led to expanded interpretations of fundamental
rights guaranteed under the Constitution of Bangladesh. Significant
PIL petitions include: challenging arbitrary arrests and
unreasonable police remand and obtaining guidelines to...
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Monitoring and Evaluation
BLAST monitors the impact of its activities in order to improve its
services. Interviews of lawyers and former clients measure
satisfaction with BLAST’s services as well as the long-term impact
of mediation and dispute settlements. In 2009, more than 84% of
interviewed clients reported an improvement in their lifestyle
following BLAST intervention.
Staff Training
BLAST staff members attend training programs throughout the
year...
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