HR4RS stamp
Ramon Machuca
The office, belonging to the vice-rectorate of Campus Community, Culture and Sports, has obtained this mention thanks to its research into the legal problems of vulnerable populations or those at risk of social exclusion, from the perspective of the philosophy of law and human rights. In addition, projects related to the training and awareness of future jurists on issues related to social justice have also been recognized.
The director of the Legal Clinic, Marta Albert, highlights the importance of appearing on this list, “It is very important for us, since we need a lot of visibility and it offers us a possibility of making a change in the situation of less fortunate people.” . In addition, she highlights that the recognition “makes known the commitment of the Rey Juan Carlos University to the vulnerable population.”
Currently, this department is working on the 'Step by step' project that aims to create a protocol so that people with intellectual disabilities can report if they are the victim of a crime. They are also developing a guide to guide people leaving prison with the intention of promoting their reintegration into society.
This office has opened two new lines of research in which it will collaborate with the association 'Visual Teaf' to make fetal alcohol syndrome visible. This project aims to introduce labeling on alcohol bottles that warns about the risk of consuming this type of beverage during pregnancy.
The URJC Legal Clinic was born in 2020 and provides a free legal advice and literacy service to individuals or groups at risk of social exclusion or in vulnerable situations, through the preparation of reports, opinions, etc.
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