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Lebanese Advocacy & Legal Advice Center
In many societies, corruption is too often accepted as a ‘fact of life’. Left unfettered, such an attitude fuels a vicious circle; corruption spreads when it encounters apathy, which in turn reinforces the original opinion that it is so widespread and ingrained that there is nothing that anyone can do about it.

One of the most important principles of good governance is to advance the rule of law as a mechanism that ensures respect for human rights. Universal norms and democratic conventions that promote human rights seek to enhance accountability of political representatives to their citizens, and shed light upon those who are forgotten about and not protected by the benefits of legal prosecution. It is every individual’s right to be recognized before the rule of law, equally and without discrimination1.

In Lebanon, this universal right, is not always expected and remains susceptible to corruption. Development of the rule of law is still a work in progress, as long standing institutions are bereft of accountability measures that reduce conflict of interest. Proper oversight mechanisms to ensure there is an independent judicial process, are also absent, as ordinary citizens do not have equal access to the protection of law. Consequently, considerations of financial stature, political loyalties, and the pervasive act of bribery leave underprivileged populations vulnerable to violations of basic human rights.

An initiative of the Lebanese Transparency Association (LTA), the Lebanese Advocacy and Legal Advice Center (LALAC) seeks to address these problems by providing citizens with assistance in filing and pursuing corruption related complaints. These cases are used to identify broader structural, institutional and legal weaknesses. Thus, LALAC combines an empowerment – grass roots and structural approach – to fighting corruption. This double-edged strategy is paramount to the success of the centers.


1- Article 6, United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights
 

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For more information or inquiries, please contact us at:
Sami El Solh Avenue, Kalot Center, 9th Floor
Badaro, Beirut
P.O. Box 50-552, Lebanon
Tel/Fax: +961 1 388 131
lalac@transparency-lebanon.org

 

LALAC is an initiative of LTA, which is a chapter of Transparency International. The project is funded by DFID.