LAWS 1000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Vs. System, Duty Counsel, Bar Association
2 Feb 2016
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Legal aid judicare and legal serivce model. Some of the problems identities and the issue of poverty. One of biggest barrier to access to justice is the cost. Legal aid in can falls under prov jurisdiction, although fed funding as well. Often have mixed ration b/w both, according to. Specific tariff limit access to services (to top lawyers and claims too small) Tend to concentrate on the more serious matters crim and civil cases in superior court preferred. So judicare doesn"t cater towards destitute individuals who have a claim that"s significant for them (can"t handle alone) Emphasises on prob solving rather than addressing prevention mechanisms. Vs system aiming to prevent poverty and improve conditions. Lawyer responsible for all cases undertaken discretion left to lawyers, no oversight in place. Must resist influence of outsider on how and what cases to take. Under a duty to confidentiality, making collective endeavours somewhat difficult.
