AS Level Law Assignment 10 - Provision of Legal Services
Task
You will be set one of the following questions:
Identify the different types of legal advice available for both civil and criminal law issues. [20 marks]
Discuss the various criticisms that can be made of public and private funding of civil cases. [20 marks]
(2002 Specimen Paper)
or
Ben has hurt his leg tripping over a poorly maintained pavement and is thinking about bringing a claim against the Local Authority which is responsible for maintaining the pavement. Explain to Ben:
(a) where and how he can obtain advice about the possibility of bringing a claim; [20]
(b) what a conditional fee agreement is. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using this way of funding a case. [25]
(June 2002)
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Jane has been arrested on suspicion of stealing £10,000 from her employer.
(a) What types of legal aid (public funding) are available to her, both following her arrest, and if she is charged and tried? [30]
(b) What criticisms have been made of the provision of legal aid (public funding) for people in Jane's position? [15]
(January 2002)
or
(a) (i) Explain what is meant by a conditional fee agreement and when it is used; and (ii) Describe the other ways of funding legal help and representation when bringing a civil claim. [30]
(b) Explain the criticisms that have been made of conditional fees and the other methods of funding. [15]
(June 2001)
or
(a) Explain how a person can obtain legal advice for (i) a civil case; (ii) a criminal case. [30]
(b) Comment on the problems people face when trying to get legal advice. [15]
(January 2001)
or
(a) Explain how a person in a criminal case can obtain legal advice and representation. [30 marks]
(b) Discuss the problems a person might encounter in trying to obtain legal advice and representation in a criminal case. [15 marks]
(2000 Specimen Paper)
'OLD STYLE' QUESTIONS
1. Critically discuss whether the methods of both private and public funding for legal cases provide adequate access to justice.
(June 2001)
or
2. Since 1990 there have been many changes to both the legal profession and the provision of legal services. Explain these changes and critically discuss whether they have improved access to justice for the ordinary person.
(June 2000)
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3. Explain to the following three people what problems they may have in obtaining legal aid and advice.
(a) Amrit, who wishes to claim for unfair dismissal. Amrit has not been able to find another job and is still unemployed.
(b) Ben, a pensioner, who wishes to claim damages for injuries he suffered in a road traffic accident.
(c) Caroline, an 18 year old student, who has been charged with the theft of a personal stereo set from a local shop.
(May 1998)
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4. What particular problems do defendants in criminal cases have in obtaining legal aid and advice? How could the system be improved?
(May 1997)
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5. What reforms could be suggested for improving the legal aid and advice scheme?
(May 1996)
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6. Jessica, aged 23, is charged with theft of a pair of jeans.
(a) Where and how can she get legal aid and advice, and what problems is she likely to encounter? [25 marks]
(May 1995)
or
7. "Financial constraints on legal aid and advice schemes have severely limited access to justice."
Discuss.
(May 1994)
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8. Brown has been involved in a road traffic accident with Green, as a result of which the police have charged Brown with dangerous driving and Green has started civil proceedings against Brown claiming damages in excess of £100,000.
(a) Advise Brown as to how he may obtain legal aid and advice. [25 marks]
and
(b) Do you think that such provisions for legal aid and advice are adequate? [25 marks]
(May 1992)
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9. "It is for Parliament to decide the extent to which legal
services are to be provided at public expense to meet the needs of the majority
of the population. But, unless legal services are provided, the full benefit of
our legal rights cannot be realised."
(Royal Commission on Legal Services (1976))
Discuss, with reference both to criminal and civil law.
(May 1991)
Guidance
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