I just heard the news that the government is actually dropping those legal aid plans and my hands are literally shaking while I type this. It feels like such a massive weight has been lifted because honestly I was terrified about what would happen to people who could not afford …
April 6, 2013
Protest For Justice: Revoke plans proposed by the Justice Minister in regards to Criminal Legal Aid Contributions
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The Scottish Civil Justice Council and Criminal Legal Assistance Bill seeks to make radical changes to the availability of criminal legal aid to ordinary people in Scotland. It will result in many on low level incomes who currently qualify, requiring to fund part or all of their legal costs to defend themselves against charges brought by the state.
The main issues of concern are:
1. A lowering of the eligibility threshold to £82 per week disposable income and £750 savings.
2. A steep rise in the contribution levels which will deny access to justice for many on low level incomes.
3. No refund of contribution in the event of acquittal.
4. Solicitors to collect contributions direct from accused persons creating conflict and delay for the legal system.
5. Further cuts to be borne by solicitors
6. Increased number of unrepresented accused against professional prosecutors.
We urge the Scottish Government to revoke their plans in the interests of fairness and justice.
Updates
January 29, 2013
I honestly did not think this would gain this much steam but here we are and it makes me feel like maybe people actually care about how messed up this legal aid situation really is. It is wild seeing all these names pile up because it proves that people see the danger in these cuts even if the government is acting like it is no big deal. Maybe if we keep this momentum going they will finally have to stop and actually listen to the reality on the ground.
Reached 100 supporters
January 29, 2013
6 Comments
My husband works hard and we have nothing left over at the end of the month. This will kill us if we ever need help. Stop this now.
750 quid in savings?? thats literally nothing these days. u are punishing people for trying to save a tiny bit for an emergency!!
Absolute joke. How are normal working folk meant to afford this. Access to justice shouldnt be based on how much money is in your bank account
Scottish justice is for everyone not just the rich ones who can pay for it. rethink this Minister
This is going to leave so many people defenceless. Its wrong plain and simple.
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I just heard the news that the government is actually dropping those legal aid plans and my hands are literally shaking while I type this. It feels like such a massive weight has been lifted because honestly I was terrified about what would happen to people who could not afford …
April 6, 2013
Protest For Justice: Revoke plans proposed by the Justice Minister in regards to Criminal Legal Aid Contributions
Final supporters
The Scottish Civil Justice Council and Criminal Legal Assistance Bill seeks to make radical changes to the availability of criminal legal aid to ordinary people in Scotland. It will result in many on low level incomes who currently qualify, requiring to fund part or all of their legal costs to defend themselves against charges brought by the state.
The main issues of concern are:
1. A lowering of the eligibility threshold to £82 per week disposable income and £750 savings.
2. A steep rise in the contribution levels which will deny access to justice for many on low level incomes.
3. No refund of contribution in the event of acquittal.
4. Solicitors to collect contributions direct from accused persons creating conflict and delay for the legal system.
5. Further cuts to be borne by solicitors
6. Increased number of unrepresented accused against professional prosecutors.
We urge the Scottish Government to revoke their plans in the interests of fairness and justice.
Updates
January 29, 2013
I honestly did not think this would gain this much steam but here we are and it makes me feel like maybe people actually care about how messed up this legal aid situation really is. It is wild seeing all these names pile up because it proves that people see the danger in these cuts even if the government is acting like it is no big deal. Maybe if we keep this momentum going they will finally have to stop and actually listen to the reality on the ground.
Reached 100 supporters
January 29, 2013
6 Comments
Typical govt just squeezing the little guy again. DISGRACEFUL.
My husband works hard and we have nothing left over at the end of the month. This will kill us if we ever need help. Stop this now.
750 quid in savings?? thats literally nothing these days. u are punishing people for trying to save a tiny bit for an emergency!!
Absolute joke. How are normal working folk meant to afford this. Access to justice shouldnt be based on how much money is in your bank account
Scottish justice is for everyone not just the rich ones who can pay for it. rethink this Minister
This is going to leave so many people defenceless. Its wrong plain and simple.
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Typical govt just squeezing the little guy again. DISGRACEFUL.