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?

Preparing cases and representing people in court Signup and view all the answers

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

Funding legal representation for those in need 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?

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

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

Possible homelessness Signup and view all the answers

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

Means Test Signup and view all the answers

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

Means Test Signup and view all the answers

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

Legal Aid Agency Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

The Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act Signup and view all the answers

What is the Duty Solicitor Scheme mentioned in the text?

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

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

Spreading the cost of Legal Aid more evenly. Signup and view all the answers

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

1949 Signup and view all the answers

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

'Legal Aid Board' Signup and view all the answers

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

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