Pro Bono Cross Border Litigation for Migrant Workers’ Cases: Issues and Challenges

Date: 1 December 2023

Time:  13.30 – 15.00

Session Description:

This session would look at the issues and challenges faced by pro bono lawyers/Bar councils in handling and coordinating cross border litigation of migrant workers cases (ex. forced labour, wage theft, and social protection) in the countries of origin and in the countries of destination. This session will also be an avenue to discuss their abilities and constraints in providing the legal services, pro bono or otherwise, and how they can strengthen their capacity on cross-border litigation.

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