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Anger At Coalition's Plan To Limit Right To Legal Aid

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First Posted: 16/09/11 08:55 BST Updated: 16/09/11 08:55 BST

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www.independent.co.uk:

The Government plans to remove the "fundamental right" to free legal advice for people held in police custody – 27 years after it was introduced to stop miscarriages of justice.

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The Government plans to remove the "fundamental right" to free legal advice for people held in police custody – 27 years after it was introduced to stop miscarriages of justice.
The Government plans to remove the "fundamental right" to free legal advice for people held in police custody – 27 years after it was introduced to stop miscarriages of justice.
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Ithaqua
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04:00 PM on 09/16/2011
Welcome to Toryland.

Unless your rich you will have no rights
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Kathrynwat
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09:27 AM on 09/16/2011
Bad idea. There was a comment on the Independent website that suggested that the right to legal council at time of arrest remain on the books. The change would be at sentencing. If you're found guilty, you're accountable for your fees; if innocent, you are not liable. Opinions, anyone?
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