Legal Aid System under Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Preparing cases and representing people in court</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the Legal Aid Agency mentioned in the text?

    <p>Funding legal representation for those in need</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What Act significantly reduced the availability of civil and criminal legal aid, making it available only as a last resort?

    <p>Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (LASPO)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which cases is criminal legal aid available according to the text?

    <p>Possible homelessness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for representation in the Magistrates' Court according to the text?

    <p>Means Test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is access to legal aid determined in the Crown Court according to the text?

    <p>Means Test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a possible source of free legal help mentioned in the text?

    <p>Legal Aid Agency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of Law Centres and Law Clinics as mentioned in the text?

    <p>To defend the legal rights of those who cannot afford a lawyer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of Legal Aid mentioned in the text?

    <p>To offer reduced-cost legal services to individuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which act introduced further cuts to Legal Aid as part of 'Austerity'?

    <p>The Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Duty Solicitor Scheme mentioned in the text?

    <p>A scheme offering free legal advice to those under arrest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major changes were made to the Legal Aid system by the Access to Justice Act?

    <p>Spreading the cost of Legal Aid more evenly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year was the modern form of Legal Aid established?

    <p>1949</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What entity administered various Legal Aid schemes before major changes in 1999?

    <p>'Legal Aid Board'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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