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Proceeding contribution from Adam Afriyie (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 13 December 2005. It occurred during Debate on bill on Criminal Defence Service Bill [HL].


Criminal Defence Service Bill [Lords]

I disagree entirely with what the Minister has just said. This is definitely an access to justice issue, because how can one have justice if one does not have legal aid and one cannot afford to pay for legal representation?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
440 c1272 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Access Criminal proceedings Courts Applications Administration Assets Criminal Defence Service Finance Legal aid scheme Eligibility Income Legal representation Legal Services Commission Legal costs Powers Means-tested benefits Solicitors
Legislation
Criminal Defence Service Bill (HL) 2005-06
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk