Diagnosis of the formation of legal culture in representatives of the civil society of Sancti Spiritus
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14868401Keywords:
legal culture, civil society, legal training, free legal adviceAbstract
This study evaluated the legal culture among civil society representatives in Sancti Spiritus to identify gaps and opportunities to strengthen their legal skills. Through surveys, interviews, and analysis of regulatory documents, the level of legal knowledge and the perception of the relevance of law in their daily work were evaluated. The results revealed significant deficiencies in access to legal information, training in key regulations, and developing skills for interpreting and applying law. Among the main limitations detected were the lack of knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of Cuba and the legal system. In addition, it was identified that a large part of society is unaware of the availability of legal professionals who offer advice in a collaborative and free manner, even from academic institutions, which limits access to legal services that could facilitate the understanding and application of current regulations. In response to this, a legal training plan was proposed aimed at improving knowledge and understanding of the law among representatives of civil society in Sancti Spiritus, providing theoretical and practical tools for the exercise of their functions and promoting more significant interaction with current regulatory frameworks.
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