DAR ES SALAAM, May 23 -- THE government has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding access to justice to ensure that every Tanzanian, regardless of location or economic status, have access legal services.

Speaking in Dar es Salaam on Thursday during the commemoration of 35 years of the Tanzania Women Lawyers Association (TAWLA), Ms Ester Msambazi, Head of the Legal Aid Unit at the Ministry of Constitution and Legal Affairs said that access to justice is a fundamental human right.

She noted, however, that many people in rural areas still face significant challenges in accessing legal services.

“Recognising the importance of legal services to the well-being and rights of citizens, the government has taken firm steps to bridge this g...