Examination - 'Access to Justice - Finance of Advice and Representation'.
Exam conditions apply - no talking, copying, etc.
You have 1 hour and 45 minutes to undertake this exam.
These questions apply to both criminal and civil law. You can use 'Chapter 11 of AS Law (2nd edition)' to help with planning - but you should not copy from the textbook.
(1) Explain the form of legal help given to a person facing a criminal offence? [10 marks]
(2) The Citizens' Advice Bureau provides legal help in a variety of ways. Briefly outline two areas of work where the CAB provides free legal help or advice to citizens. [10 marks]
(3) What is the name of the body administering the Community Legal Service Fund? [5 marks]
(4) What is the name of the legislation which establishes the Community Legal Service and the Criminal Defence Service? [5 marks]
(5) What is the relevance of 'insurance' in relation to legal advice and aid? [10 marks]
(6) Essay - The Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 allows the use of 'Conditional fees'. What are conditional fees and how do they work? [20 marks]
(7) Essay - Explain and comment upon the criteria for obtaining help from the Community Legal Service Fund. [40 marks]
Dr Peter Jepson