The Role of VLA and CLC Flashcards
1
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What is the VLA
A
Vicotrian Legal aid is a government agency that aims to provide the community with free/low cost services to better access justice to those in need
2
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What is CLC?
A
Community Legal Centres are independant organisations funded by volunteers and government work to provide the community with information, legal advice and minor asisstence
3
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How do VLA and CLC uphold fairness?
A
- Court can order the VLA to give representation and adjourn the trial until the accused do have legal representation
- Eligibility requirements for ongoing legal rep are objective and impartial
- Legal representation allow for more efficient and impartial court processes
4
Q
How do VLA and CLC uphold equality?
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- Everyone can access websites and books on Victorian Law
- Eligibility requirements are the same for everyone
5
Q
How do VLA and CLC limit equality?
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- Only people who mass the means/income test can access free-duty lawyers and a grant of legal assistance
6
Q
How does VLA and CLC uphold access?
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- Represents people who don’t have resources
- Informs people of legal processes and their rights
7
Q
How does VLA and CLC limit access?
A
- Strict eligibility so not everyone can access free legal representation
