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legal assistance (legal advice provided at a discounted rate to those who need it. BED Alexander Demidov); legal aid (Legal aid is the provision of assistance to people otherwise unable to afford legal representation and access to the court system. Legal aid is regarded as central in providing access to justice by ensuring equality before the law, the right to counsel and the right to a fair trial. This article describes the development of legal aid and its principles, primarily as known in Europe, the Commonwealth of Nations and the United States. WK Alexander Demidov) |
