LASPO 2012 - Legal aid, sentencing, punishment of offenders 2012
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How is legal aid given in custody?
Given by a contracted solicitor with the relevant qualification (police station qualification)
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Who is it available to?
Everyone - no means or merits testing, available to everyone being questioned
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How is the legal advice given?
Usually through telephone, although it can be given through face to face in necessary conditions/cases
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What does this type of legal aid cover?
Legal advice, attending interviews (although this is limited unless the client is vulnerable)
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What is the type of legal aid given at a Magistrate's Court?
Given by a duty solicitor (contracted solicitor) with the relevant qualification (Magistrate's court qualification) under the duty solicitors scheme
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Who is it available for?
Everyone who is in custody
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Who can give advice and assistance?
A franchised solicitor who can cover; representation, preparation of a case
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Who is this available for?
It is means tested; only those on very low income can qualify
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What does this cover?
Advice, some prepatory work, help with their application for legal representation
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What is their work limited to?
One hours work
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Who is legal representation provided by?
A franchised solicitor
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What does it cover?
Representation, advice, preparation of a case
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Who is it available to?
Merits tested; interests of justice, consideration of the point of law, if the person is unable to understand the proceedings
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Who is it available to in the Magistrate's court?
Merits tested: difficult to qualify, only under 18's and people on benefits qualify
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Who is it available to in the Crown court?
Means test: depends what type of case it is, the income the person has, and if they are guilty they pay extra, if they are not guilty; contributions returned
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How is legal aid given in custody?
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Given by a contracted solicitor with the relevant qualification (police station qualification)
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