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In the first half of 2026, state lawyers provided free primary legal assistance to 6,687 residents of Tajikistan. This was reported at a press conference summarizing the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Tajikistan's activities for the first half of 2026.
According to the ministry, 6,687 citizens received free legal aid. Of these, 4,211, or 63%, were women, and 2,476, or 37%, were men. Among those receiving assistance, 200 were citizens with disabilities.
The Ministry of Justice noted that 63 state lawyers currently work in the republic's cities and districts, providing free primary legal assistance to the public on various legal issues.
Additionally, during the first six months of 2026, the Coordination Center of the State Institution "Legal Aid Center" received 245 criminal inquiries through the "Advocate" automated information system. Of these, 230 were from men and 15 from women.
It is also reported that among those who applied for state-guaranteed legal aid were 11 minors and two people with disabilities.
The Ministry of Justice emphasized that the development of a free legal aid system remains a priority area of state legal policy and is aimed at ensuring citizens' equal access to justice and the protection of their legal rights and interests.
