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The book presents bi-regional perspectives on topics such as guaranteeing of access to justice through constitutional and legal reforms, the quality and applicability of free legal aid mechanisms and the creation of a culture of openness and public empowerment. The publication arises from the workshop Comparing Access to Justice in Asian and European Transitional Countries, held in Bogor, Indonesia from 27th to 28th June 2005. It was organised by ASEF in partnership with The Habibie Center (Indonesia) and the Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF-Indonesia). The publication targets academics and policy makers in the fields of international relations, international law and human rights.