15 Advice and assistance for criminal proceedings
Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (2012 c 10) | Legislation

15  Advice and assistance for criminal proceedings

(1)     Regulations may provide that prescribed advice and assistance is to be available under this Part to an individual described in subsection (2) if—

(a)     prescribed conditions are met, and

(b)     the Director has determined that the individual qualifies for such advice and assistance in accordance with the regulations (and has not withdrawn the determination).

(2)     Those individuals are—

(a)     individuals who are involved in investigations which may lead to criminal proceedings (other than individuals arrested and held in custody at a police station or other premises),

(b)     individuals who are before a court, tribunal or other

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