Rich pleaders

[Jo]

Legal aid is a vital part of our justice system and it should be strongly defended.  Over the past 20 years it has come increasingly under attack, denying justice to many. 

Usually people who work but don't earn a great deal or who don't have a lot of money left when they've paid the bills.
You could represent yourself if you have the courage of your convictions and think you have a good case but it's not always an easy ride.

[guest7363]

Usually people who work but don't earn a great deal or who don't have a lot of money left when they've paid the bills.
You could represent yourself if you have the courage of your convictions and think you have a good case but it's not always an easy ride.

You forgot to mention joanne people who want to cause havoc in your country abu hamza The father-of-eight has left the UK with an estimated £3million bill in legal fees

[Steve_uk]

I'd like to know how much per hour the lawyers are charging. Haven't they reduced the fees now to the lawyers working on the legal aid budget? Maybe Petey can explain.

[Jane]

I'd like to know how much per hour the lawyers are charging. Haven't they reduced the fees now to the lawyers working on the legal aid budget? Maybe Petey can explain.

I'm told they charge nearly as much those garages with service areas run like private hospitals

[petey]

I'd like to know how much per hour the lawyers are charging. Haven't they reduced the fees now to the lawyers working on the legal aid budget? Maybe Petey can explain.

Ive never had clients who use legal aid as have worked mainly in corporate / commercial. I used to charge £325 / hr if that helps.

[Steve_uk]

There's a bit about it here:http://www.justice-for-all.org.uk/News/Legal-aid-cuts-to-hit-in-April-2013

[Reader]

Wasn't legal aid given to the son of the millionaire who fell from a luxury yacht and never seen again? Maxwell???

Robert Maxwell? His body was recovered.