At LexisNexis, we are committed to supporting the community, and regularly collaborate with local legal luminaries to advance the rule of law.
In Southeast Asia, we are proud to have supported the Mobile Court program since 2018, an initiative by the Courts of Sabah and Sarawak bringing judges, court officers, and lawyers directly to the indigenous communities who need it most, in East Malaysia. This initiative aims to address the prevalence of statelessness in the area, arising from a lack of access to the relevant agencies, including the National Registry Department, and has helped to facilitate the adjudication of over 89,000 statelessness cases since its inception in 2007.
This year, we moved the needle further, with the introduction of a practice guide produced in collaboration with the Sabah Law Society for first-time volunteer lawyers, supporting them in addressing common issues that arise quickly, and in accordance with local laws.