Criminal Law - Legal Aid

For a defendant to be eligible for legal aid, which is free representation, they will need to pass the means and interests of justice tests. Legal aid is a fund provided by the government for those who cannot afford legal advice or a solicitor to represent them in court. The tests apply to defendants who are being held in custody and are awaiting trial for criminal defence cases in the magistrates' courts and higher. It allows people who cannot afford to pay for legal representation to be

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