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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Scotland of Asthal (Labour) in the House of Lords on Monday, 5 March 2012. It occurred during Debate on bill on Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill.


Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill

2: Clause 1, page 1, line 6, at end insert— ““( ) In exercising the duty under subsection (1), the Lord Chancellor must ensure that victims of domestic violence are able to access civil legal services in accordance with the financial eligibility criteria in section 20 (financial resources).””


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
735 c1576 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Access Disadvantaged Benefits rules Costs Civil servants Advisory services Legal profession Equality Finance Legal aid scheme Domestic abuse Legal Services Commission Public appointments Social security benefits Sentencing Expert evidence Impact assessments Lord Chancellor
Legislation
Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill 2010-12
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk