THE NON-RETROACTIVITY OF THE GRANTING OF FREE LEGAL AID BENEFITS

Abstract

Access to justice is a fundamental and essential right in a Democratic Constitutional State. In Brazil, many people may encounter difficulties in bringing their claims before the Judiciary due to a lack of financial resources to cover the costs arising from the judicial process. Given this scenario, the institute of free legal aid was created with the aim of ensuring effective access to justice. This article seeks to study the regulation of the institute of free legal aid in the Brazilian legal system and analyze the impossibility of retroactive application of its effects.