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> but in the UK these people would have been unable to get a public defender What makes you think that?
by DanBC 6y ago
> but in the UK these people would have been unable to get a public defender
What makes you think that?
- LatteLazy 6y agoI've replied above more fully but legal defence is a means tested benefit and the test is very restrictive even for the crown court. Household incomes over 38k mean you pay the whole cost. Or if you have more than about 30k in home equity you also pay the whole cost. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/criminal-legal-aid-means-testing https://www.gov.uk/guidance/criminal-legal-aid-means-testing