Types of Services and Resources Available
The HRLRC can provide pro bono expert advice, assistance, resources and support to community legal centres, human rights organisations, non-profit organisations and marginalised or disadvantaged groups to pursue human rights litigation, policy analysis and advocacy, education, monitoring and reporting.
This may include:
- human rights training and education;
- international and domestic human rights law advice;
- assistance with human rights research and consultations;
- submission and report drafting and writing;
- litigation support;
- co-counsel arrangements;
- amicus curiae interventions; and
- access to pro bono solicitors and barristers.
Case Selection Criteria
The HRLRC considers requests for legal services, resources and litigation support having regard to the following issues:
- whether the case or matter raises an issue of human rights under an international human rights treaty or customary international human rights law;
- whether the case or matter falls within the HRLRC’s thematic priorities;
- the legal merit and prospects of success of the case or matter;
- the potential impact or outcome of the case or matter;
- the purpose and means of the applicant individual, group or organisation;
- the availability of legal aid or other more appropriate service;
- the availability and feasibility of partnerships or collaboration with other service providers;
- the availability and use of the HRLRC’s resources; and
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an analysis of the risks associated with the case or matter.
How to Apply for Assistance
Applicants should register an expression of interest for assistance with a case or matter by telephone or email to the HRLRC Director.
The HRLRC Director may also require the submission of a written submission and support documentation.
The HRLRC Director will notify applicants as to the outcome of their application.
