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What is the primary purpose of legal aid mentioned in the text?
What is the primary purpose of legal aid mentioned in the text?
- To provide free legal advice only
- To visit magistrates for legal consultations
- To assist those who cannot afford legal representation (correct)
- To prepare cases and represent people in court
Who pays for the legal aid services mentioned in the text?
Who pays for the legal aid services mentioned in the text?
- The Legal Aid Agency
- The UK government (correct)
- The individuals seeking legal aid
- The police stations
What criteria must be met to qualify for legal aid as per the text?
What criteria must be met to qualify for legal aid as per the text?
- Low-set household earnings test (correct)
- No criteria needed
- Must have previous legal representation
- High household earnings test
In addition to providing free legal advice, what other service does legal aid offer according to the text?
In addition to providing free legal advice, what other service does legal aid offer according to the text?
What is the main focus of the Legal Aid Agency mentioned in the text?
What is the main focus of the Legal Aid Agency mentioned in the text?
What Act significantly reduced the availability of civil and criminal legal aid, making it available only as a last resort?
What Act significantly reduced the availability of civil and criminal legal aid, making it available only as a last resort?
In which cases is criminal legal aid available according to the text?
In which cases is criminal legal aid available according to the text?
What is required for representation in the Magistrates' Court according to the text?
What is required for representation in the Magistrates' Court according to the text?
How is access to legal aid determined in the Crown Court according to the text?
How is access to legal aid determined in the Crown Court according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a possible source of free legal help mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a possible source of free legal help mentioned in the text?
What is the main purpose of Law Centres and Law Clinics as mentioned in the text?
What is the main purpose of Law Centres and Law Clinics as mentioned in the text?
What is the main purpose of Legal Aid mentioned in the text?
What is the main purpose of Legal Aid mentioned in the text?
Which act introduced further cuts to Legal Aid as part of 'Austerity'?
Which act introduced further cuts to Legal Aid as part of 'Austerity'?
What is the Duty Solicitor Scheme mentioned in the text?
What is the Duty Solicitor Scheme mentioned in the text?
What major changes were made to the Legal Aid system by the Access to Justice Act?
What major changes were made to the Legal Aid system by the Access to Justice Act?
In what year was the modern form of Legal Aid established?
In what year was the modern form of Legal Aid established?
What entity administered various Legal Aid schemes before major changes in 1999?
What entity administered various Legal Aid schemes before major changes in 1999?
