ABSTRACT
Legal aid is a system of government funding for those who cannot afford to pay for legal advice, assistance and representation. The primary source of the law in this matter is the Legal Aid Act 1988. Part V (sections 19-26) relates to legal aid in criminal proceedings. The detailed law is contained in Regulations made under the Act as follows:
(a) the Legal Advice and Assistance Regulations 1989 (The Advice Regulations);
(b) the Legal Aid in Criminal and Care Proceedings (General) Regulations 1989 (The General Regulations);
(c) the Legal Aid in Criminal and Care Proceedings (Costs) Regulations 1989;
(d) the Legal Advice and Assistance (Duty Solicitor) (Remuneration) Regulations 1989.
