ABSTRACT

This is Volume XII of fifteen in a series on the Sociology of Law and Criminology. First published in 1945, based on the authors experience and produced just before the Lord Chancellor appointed a committee led by Lord Rushcliffe, to enquire into the present facilities for giving legal advice and assistance to poor persons and for making recommendations for ensuring that these persons are able to access legal advice and aid.

part I|55 pages

Historical and Descriptive

chapter I|5 pages

Introduction

chapter II|4 pages

The Poor in the Courts before 1914 1

chapter III|10 pages

Poor Persons' Procedure 1914-44

chapter IV|6 pages

Proceedings in Other Courts

chapter V|9 pages

Legal Advice

chapter VI|21 pages

Legal Aid in Other Countries

part II|86 pages

Criticism and Proposals

chapter VII|10 pages

The Application for Aid

chapter IX|7 pages

Liability for Costs

chapter X|17 pages

Legal Aid in All Courts

chapter XI|9 pages

Legal Advice Centres

chapter XII|10 pages

Further Assistance

chapter XIII|11 pages

Finance

chapter XIV|9 pages

Organization

chapter XV|2 pages

Conclusion