Funding

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When faced with a legal problem and individual may feel that they
Lack knowledge, have a fear of dealing with lawyers and have difficulty in financing the cost of lawyers
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Everybody in the UK has a right to justice, this is called
Access to justice
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The means test is for a person wanting representation paid for by governament funds, they must show
They qualify financially
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There must be a realistic chance of the case succeeding, this is called
The merits test
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The Legal Services Commission was set up to
Oversee public funding in the UK legal system
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Everybody in the UK has a right to justice, this is called

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Access to justice

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The means test is for a person wanting representation paid for by governament funds, they must show

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There must be a realistic chance of the case succeeding, this is called

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Card 5

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The Legal Services Commission was set up to

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