Salient. Official Newspaper of the Victoria University Students' Association. Vol 44 No. 12. June 8 1981
Removing the Causes
Removing the Causes
Referring to the ideals of community law, he stressed our concern not only to equip people with the means to become more self reliant but also to act as an agent for changing the social structures that create injustices.
He admitted that in the initial stages we would be limited to the role of advice givers but hoped that from this we would learn more effective ways of meeting problems that arise in the community.
Finally Brent acknowledged the moral support which has come from the immediate community, the similar Dunedin Community Law Centre and other groups.
Mr McLay in his speech also saw the enthusiastic response to the opening of the Community Law Centre, evidenced by the large number of people present at the function, as heartening. He said the response from law, civic and local groups would act as encouragement for any other community considering the setting up of a law centre.
Although the Minister of Justice did not announce any new Government policy in the area of Community Law, he did speak positively on the topic.