Access to justice evaluation

Question 1

Positives of criminal access to justice

Answer 1

Complete funding for those of low incomes and middle incomes
Many see means test as fair
Prevents police breaking PACE 1984 rule

Question 2

Negatives of criminal access to justice

Answer 2

Fewer firms are taking on legal aid
Those doing legal work are often less experienced
Goverment funding has been massively cut

Question 3

Positives of civil access to justice

Answer 3

Many ways claimant can obtain legal advice
Many sources of free and cheap advice by specialists
State funded legal aid for those who cant afford it.

Question 4

Negatives of civil access to justice

Answer 4

Legal fees
Civil legal aid funding has been cut
Rise in number of litigants which has led to delay in courts

Question 5

Cab positives

Answer 5

Offer a wide range of advice

Question 6

Cab negatives

Answer 6

Operate for limited hours

Question 7

Law centres positive

Answer 7

Help the vulnerable

Question 8

Law centres negative

Answer 8

Funding is limited

Question 9

Trade unions

Answer 9

Access limited to members

Question 10

Bar pro

Answer 10

very small and only in London

Question 11

Positives of conditional fee arrangement

Answer 11

Provide good alternative to private funding
Remove anxiety about funding a legal aid
There is now a set % deduction

Question 12

Negatives of conditional fee arrangement

Answer 12

Solicitors charge high fees
Court costs not covered
Restricted number of firms available