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Criminal legal aid exists to ensure that defendants who cannot afford to pay their own defence costs are still able to access legal services when needed. Without this system, some people would be unable to obtain legal advice and representation. This could in turn lead to unfair trials and "inequality of arms" between the prosecution, on the one hand, and the defendant, on the other. Legal aid also helps to protect the rights of defendants and can serve to reduce burdens on the courts.
The Criminal Defence Service is run by the Legal Services Commission and its aims are:
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The New Garden was officially open on Tuesday 19th October by Rotary President Christopher Tyrer with an informal ceremony involving school staff and pupils
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