Legal Aid Bureau plays an important role to ensure that poor people have access to justice and legal remedies as provided for under section 41 of the Constitution. Legal Aid Bureau provides legal aid services to persons of insufficient means to hire private lawyers. Priority for legal aid is given to vulnerable groups such as women, children, the elderly and the sick.

Legal aid in Criminal Cases
Legal aid in criminal matters is provided to persons who are charged with or under investigation for various criminal offences such as murder, rape, theft and any other offences under the law. The services include legal advice, bail applications and representation on court.