Funding Flashcards
1
Q
Mean test
A
Gross income (£2657)
Disposable income below £733
Disposable capital below £8,000
2
Q
Government funding only for:
A
Family
Debt / housing
Asylum
Mental health
3
Q
Who is first form of contact
A
Solicitors
4
Q
Own resources
A
Solicitor / barrister
5
Q
What is CFA
A
Conditional fee agreement
6
Q
Advantages of CFA
A
Hopeless cases taken on
Provides access to justice for those who cannot afford
7
Q
Disadvantage CFA
A
Solicitors will charger a higher fee if you win
Don’t take high risk cases on
8
Q
Legal advice
A
Citizen advice Bureau
Internet
Solicitors
9
Q
Legal representation
A
Barrister / pro bono
Trade union = £25 a month only for employment issues
Insurance companies= household / car insurance only
10
Q
What is pro bono
A
Legal work free of charge = improve barrister status / picture
