Frazer Barton
Frazer Barton is the President of the New Zealand Law Society, advocating for improvements in the legal aid system. He has highlighted significant issues regarding access to justice, stating that many vulnerable people are being denied legal representation. Barton has emphasized the need for better pay rates for legal aid lawyers to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the legal system, voicing concerns over the increasing number of individuals turned away from legal aid services.
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Recent news mentions
Law Society president Frazer Barton said reference in the Budget to additional funding for legal aid is important but it did not address wider, systemic issues such as remuneration and distribution of legal aid providers across the country.
Victims voice concerns over legal aid as Government boosts funding
New Zealand· 2025-05-31
Frazer Barton, the society President, highlights the ongoing issues with access to justice and the need for better Legal Aid funding.
Why Minister Paul Goldsmith says access to justice is ‘imperfect’, and what to do about itNew Zealand· 2025-04-30
