Criminal cases (p3) Flashcards
1
Q
What does the agency enter into for criminal cases
A
Contracts with legal firms to provide legal services to people charged with criminal offences
2
Q
Which act provides talks on criminal assistance
A
S13 legal aid,sentencing and punishment of offenders act
3
Q
What does the act provide
A
That legal advice and assistance is provided for a suspect detained in police custody who has requested for legal advice
4
Q
What test isn’t necessary for the scheme
A
Means
5
Q
Who is the advice provided by
A
Duty solicitors, initially over the phone
6
Q
What does the duty solicitor decide
A
If the suspect qualifies for the scheme and how the advice will be provided
7
Q
When can solicitors claim for attending police station
A
If it will progress the case
