Without access to adequate legal advice and representation individual access to justice may be denie
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Without access to adequate legal advice and representation individual access to justice may be denie The unmet need is the first matter that needs to be addressed when considering the availability of legal advice in civil matters. The Dougdale report stated that: The financial limits of legal aid and advice schemes and the high cost of lawyers mean that very many people cannot use services of solicitors, even those who seek help do so for a narrow range of subjects (divorce, crime). It seems that there are many people with legal problems who are not given any advice for legal services at all = the unmet need. The report noted four main problems with this current unmet need. - A person doesnĘt realise the problem is a legal one, so doesnĘt seek advice - Person realises it is a legal problem but is unaware of the appropriate legal service or the...


