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Law Unit 1

Access to justice and funding

What is access to justice When a person isnt ab le to get the help they need they are being denied access to justice ( includes being able to fund the costs of the case)
What is Civil legal advice (CLA) A government funded legal advice helpline
What problems do the Civil legal advice (CLA) assist with Debt Housing Discrimination
What is the Citizens Advice bureau government funded free legal advice to anyone for issues related to social welfare problems
What problems do the Citizens Advice bureau assist with Entitlement to benefits Employment issues Housing issues
What are Law centres Places that offer non-means tested legal services on any kegal issue
Where does funding for Law centres come from Some funding comes from government,but mainly from national lottery funds
What is trade unions An organisation usually made up of workers from the same profession that aims to protect the interests of its workers
What problems to trade unions assist with? Work related problems
Do trade unions offer free legal advice? No,Memebers have to pay a member ship fee
What is CABx A lawyer run scheme,some solicitors offer free 30 minute interviews
What is the Bar Pro Bono unit Volunteer Barristers who give free legal advice to those who cant get it.If necessary they also will represent their clients in court
What are Duty Solicitors? Government funded solicitors which are availabe 24,7 and assist in criminal cases. Advice can be given over the phone or face to face
What are the two types of legal funding Private Public
What are the two resources of private funding. Own resources Insurance
What does it mean by own resources in relation to private funding Anyone who can afford it can pay for a Solicitor or Barrister to deal with their legal matter
What are the two types of insurance for private funding Before the event After the event
What is 'before the event' insurance This insurance is when there is no known legal claim.Insurance against legal costs
What is 'after the event' insurance This insurance will pay the winning sides costs if they lose
What are conditional fee agreements It is when a solicitor & client agree a fee & success fee Can be used in all civil cases (excpet family)
What is a success fee? Agreed by soliciotor '25% cap on PI cases
Where does public funding for legal aid come from? Government budget HOWEVER must past a means test to qualify
What is a means test? A test someone whos applying for legal aid in a civil case takes to show they do not have enough money to pay for representation
How do u automatically qualify for free legal aid in civil court? If you are on: Universal credit Penson credit
How does disposable income affect credibility for public funding? If the persons disposbale income is between the maximum and minimum level they must contribute monthly contributions
What is disposable capital? To qualify for public funding,Disposable income must be below $8,000
What is the 'Interest of justice' test A test someone whos applying for legal aid in a criminal case takes along with the means test
What does the 'Interest of justice' test determine Shows whether the individual us likely to lose liberty or suffer severe damage to reputation or whether they are unable to understand court proceedings
How do u automatically qualify for public funding in criminal court? Under 18 On universal credit
What is stage 1 of the Magistrate courts means test Calculates gross annual income.If too high defendant doesnt qualify
What is stage 2 of the Magistrate courts means test Calculates disposbale income,If too high wont qualify for legal aid (Only for people in middle bracket)
What is the Crown Court means test
Created by: Taanvi
 

 



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