Abstract

DORIA OROZCO, TEDDY. Access to the administration of justice and public defender in post-conflict. Rev. Derecho [online]. 2023, n.60, pp.132-156.  Epub Feb 13, 2024. ISSN 0121-8697.  https://doi.org/10.14482/dere.60.519.516.

The construction of peace is subject to a series of essential changes that affect the structure of the State. This intervention must be oriented towards strengthening institutions to support the fulfillment of what has been agreed, especially when it comes to access to justice. For this reason, an analysis was carried out that contrasts the fulfillment of this fundamental right through the National Public Defender System. Using a qualitative research approach with a descriptive focus and applying the empirical-analytical paradigm, it was identified that at the national level, there are 136 public defenders assigned to the Judicial Representation Program for Victims under Law 975 of 2005, and 633 in the Group of Judicial Representation for Victims, for a total of 769. It was found that there were 327,513 powers of attorney signed in the regional offices of the Ombudsman's Office for 2019 related to land restitution (49,278), victims in the accusatory system (6,018), and justice and peace (272,217). Additionally, there were 8,285 powers of attorney registered from January to June 2020, for a total of 335,798, not including those already assumed. Without disregarding the existence of violative behaviors, linked to non-compliance in denying comprehensive humanitarian assistance (506), as well as delays in resolving procedures for victims of forced displacement (416). It is clear that there is a lack of tools that contribute to guaranteeing the studied right in times of peace, considering the impossibilities and legal situations, as well as the demands of the identified victims.

Keywords : Public defender's office; access to the administration of justice; peacebuilding; victims.

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