Malaysia legislation
Section 3
Section 3
The principal Act is amended by inserting after Part I the following Part:
“Part Ia
LEGAL AID SERVICES
Legal aid services 2a. (1) The legal aid services given under this Act shall consist of the following:
(a)
legal aid in criminal cases as provided in Part III;
(b)
legal aid in civil actions as provided in Part IV;
(c)
legal advice as provided in Part V;
(d)
mediation services as provided in Part Va; and
(e)
legal companion services as provided in Part Vb.
(2)
The legal aid services referred to in subsection (1)
may be given to the citizens of Malaysia only.
Registration fee 2b. (1) Any person who has qualified for a legal aid under this Act shall be required to pay to the Director General of
Legal Aid a registration fee as prescribed by the Minister.
(2)
The registration fee paid under subsection (1) shall be expended for the purposes of administering the legal aid services.”.
Legal Aid (Amendment)
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Amendment of section 15