LexisNexis® Practical Guidance: Social Justice Launches 6th of April

WELLINGTON, April 3, 2018 – LexisNexis, a leading provider of content and technology solutions for the legal industry, announced today the launch of LexisNexis Practical Guidance: Social Justice, a free product aimed at offering information and guidance for individuals who are unable to afford a lawyer, wish to represent themselves in court, or better understand their rights in New Zealand. It is the intention of LexisNexis to promote the use of the product within the community, allowing the general public access to free legal information.

 LexisNexis Practical Guidance: Social Justice is available from this link:  

http://www.lexisnexis.co.nz/practicalguidance/practice-areas/social-justice/

Andy Boss, General Manager, LexisNexis NZ Ltd. said, “[LexisNexis] Practical Guidance: Social Justice module will be a helpful tool for anyone living and working in New Zealand. At LexisNexis, we are passionate about breaking down barriers to make the law more understandable and accessible to the general public.”

“Practical Guidance: Social Justice provides a valuable resource for people not versed in the New Zealand legal system. Content for the module was created by legal professionals and legally trained authors who are passionate about social justice, to help the user better understand their rights and gain knowledge to stand for themselves.” Said Ekaterina Zamyatina, Practical Content Developer, LexisNexis NZ Ltd.

Available topics on the Practical Guidance: Social Justice resource include: 

• Employment Cases: Gives step-by-step explanations of the disciplinary process raising personal grievance, mediation and going to employment court
  
• Care of Children: Explains procedures included in disputes over child welfare and gives a clear description of what the determining factors are in these cases
• Opposing Human Trafficking: Explains modern slavery and the current state of it in different countries

For those without internet access, LexisNexis encourages local libraries and community organisations to participate in the awareness campaign. Send an email to ekaterina.zamyatina@lexisnexis.co.nz for more details.

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