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Legal aid is the provision of assistance to people who are unable to afford legal representation and access to the court system. Legal aid is regarded as central in providing access to justice by ensuring equality before the law, the right to counsel and the right to a fair trial. This article describes the development of legal aid and its principles, primarily as known in Europe, the Commonwealth of Nations and in the United States.
Legal aid is essential to guaranteeing equal access to justice for all, as provided for by Article 6.3 of the European Convention on Human Rights regarding criminal law cases. Especially for citizens who do not have sufficient financial means, the provision of legal aid to clients by governments increase the likelihood, within court proceedings, of being assisted by legal professionals for free or at a lower cost, or of receiving financial aid.
A number of delivery models for legal aid have emerged, including duty lawyers, community legal clinics, and the payment of lawyers to deal with cases for individuals who are entitled to legal aid. More informal or general legal advice and assistance may also be provided for free or at low cost through such means as law centres (UK), community legal centres (Australia) or a variety of other organisations which provide various forms of legal aid in and outside of court.
Hi, Is that legal to post a blog online of a group chat conversation history?
The group chat consists of 450+ people. Anyone in this group can invite any others to join the group without the group manager's permission, and most of the people in this group are strangers to each other.
The group...
I'm sorry if I'm saying any of this the wrong way.
Legal Aid has a number of policies that are intended to put pressure on their clients to settle quickly in a family law matter; the financial test and required contributions are unreasonably high, there has to be mediation even in situations...
Hello, A Legal Aid Queensland employee sent me a letter in which this person make a defamatory claim about me and my mental state. This letter was seen by the Family Court of Australia and other officers of the court. The claim made by the Legal AId Queensland is false, not based on a reasonable...
Hello, my name is Darren and I am facing an intervention hearing next week. The allegations are false and I have evidence that shows a pattern of lies and abusive behaviour by the applicant against me.
Can you give me some direction in how to present my evidence and how to conduct myself in...
Hi, so I have a question about how to best move forward with a situation. I will keep emotion out of it, and just state the relevant facts, but happy to share more if needed.
I left my ex-husband 2.5 years ago due to domestic violence. He has a DVO (now expired), that he admitted to - all...
Hi I'm on Newstart and have been approved for legal aid for criminal charges, the hearing is February. If I go off Newstart and get a job will my legal aid be cancelled?
Asking on behalf of a friend.
Ex has initiated mediation.
She is waiting on Legal Aid and has informed his lawyer/mediator that she is willing to attend mediation but can't afford it.
They have now informed her that he will be getting a certificate for court stating she hasn't attended...
Hi There,
I am a first-time poster and I am just looking for a bit of help, please?
I have had sole parental responsibility for my child (7 years old) for almost 3 years now and have recently been served with court papers from the father. He has not contacted us or seen my child in almost 3...
I'm trying to end a long 10-year domestic violent relationship. We share children. I have applied for Legal Aid. I have been told several times to write down in a book everything that happens that would be good for mediation or the judge if it goes that far.
So my questions are, what do I...
Hey, I’m wanting some help, please. I separated from my husband in Nov 2018 (married since 2005) with my 12-year-old son & moved interstate to be with family for support. Ex is an alcoholic & I could no longer put up with the emotional & mental abuse towards myself & my son.
Ex also has a sex...