Legal Aid for Kiribati
OPL
The Office of the People's Lawyer
(OPL) is an independent public
office established to provide quality
legal aid for those in need in Kiribati
and to advocate for social justice in
our community.
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OPL Can Help You
Please telephone OPL on 26312 to
confirm your eligibility.
Please then make an appointment
for legal advice at our Betio or
Bikenibeu offices.
We can come to your home if you are
disabled.
OPL News
14-12-2014
Te Rau n Te Mwenga
The President has signed the Family Peace Act 2014 to bring the legislation into operation throughout Kiribati.
OPL lawyers and paralegals have undergone specialised training both in Kiribati and Fiji to be able to effectively represent clients under the Family Peace Act.
The OPL has develped an implementation plan to ensure the community becomes aware of their rights under the Family Peace Act - in particular the issue of protection orders for victims of family violence.
Contact OPL
Telephone
+686 26312
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Office Locations
Betio Office -
ANZ Bank Building, Betio
Bikenibeu Office
PO Box 461 Betio, Kiribati
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Areas of Practice
Criminal Law, Family Law​
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Civil Law, Land Law
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Family Peace Act Cases​​​
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Magistrates Court
High Court of Kiribati
Public Education
Advocacy & Law Reform