1.4 Access To Justice Flashcards
1
Q
What are the ways that cases can be financed?
A
Legal aid
Private funding
Conditional fees
2
Q
What is the role of Legal Aid?
A
Provides free and confidential advice in civil law matters
3
Q
What are Conditional Fee Agreements (CFAs)?
A
Where the client only pays the solicitor fees if they win and pays nothing if they lose
4
Q
Advantages of Legal Aid
A
- helps those with low income
- promotes access to justice and fairness
5
Q
Disadvantages of Legal Aid
A
- penalises those who are refused legal aid because of their moderate wages
- funding capped by government
- quick entry into the profession for inexperienced solicitors
6
Q
Advantages of CFAs
A
- alternative to private funding
- decreases financial anxiety
- no up front payment to begin a case
7
Q
Disadvantages of CFAs
A
- solicitors charge a higher fee to cover the risk of losing
- court costs may still need to be paid
