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Section 35

of LEGAL AID AND PUBLIC DEFENCE ACT 2026

Section 35

New application for legal aid at appeal stage

Sections 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31 shall apply mutatis mutandis to any person who requires legal aid for the purpose of—

(a)

making an appeal to a higher court for being aggrieved by any decision of a lower court; or

(b)

enabling the Director General to represent him for an appeal brought by another party aggrieved by any decision of the court that benefits the applicant.

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Section 35 — LEGAL AID AND PUBLIC DEFENCE ACT 2026