A/HRC/15/41 access justice and seek redress for actions and omissions that adversely affect them. They encounter a variety of obstacles, from being unable to successfully register initial complaints to having court decisions given in their favour not implemented, or only partially implemented. Even when free legal assistance is available, discrimination, linguistic barriers or fear of reprisals are powerful obstacles for persons living in poverty seeking justice and redress. Without effective access to justice, they are unable to seek and obtain a remedy for breaches of domestic law and human rights standards, exacerbating their vulnerability, insecurity and isolation, and perpetuating their impoverishment. 72. P. A revised version of the draft guiding principles should: • Recall State obligations to take all necessary measures to ensure that those living in poverty have equal access to justice, and that justice is dispensed fairly, speedily and without discrimination of any kind. • Recommend that States expand justice systems and establish accessible procedures, including non-formal dispute resolution mechanisms, in accordance with human rights standards, to support persons living in extreme poverty who are seeking justice. Such measures must take into account the limited capacity of persons living in extreme poverty to pay for services, the congestion in court systems and the efficacy of informal and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. • Reaffirm that rights enshrined in international human rights instruments, including economic, social and cultural rights, must be justiciable within the domestic legal order. • Recommend investment in training for judges, lawyers and law enforcement officials in the use of local languages and in addressing the specific needs of different groups living in extreme poverty. • Recommend the adoption of special measures to ensure the safety and security of persons seeking the support of the justice system. Right to an adequate standard of living, including access to food 73. Inadequate standards of living are a constituent part of extreme poverty. Persons living in extreme poverty are often denied the right to adequate food and safe drinking water which are essential for human survival, physical development, maintenance, and physical activity. 74. Lack of income through employment, social security support, or the support of other social protection measures frequently results in the exposure of persons living in extreme poverty to hunger or an inadequate diet. 75. The prevalence of an inadequate standard of living is related to limited or insecure means of livelihood. Often the price of basic commodities is a major obstacle in urban areas while rural communities usually rely heavily on access to natural resources to provide for themselves and their families. However many, such as women, indigenous peoples and small agriculture producers, lack legally enforceable and sustainable control over, management of, and access to such resources. 19