Malaysia legislation

Section 15

of *LEGAL AID ACT 1971

Section 15

General of Legal Aid may—

(2)

The Director General may grant to an applicant for legal aid a certificate (hereinafter referred to as a “legal aid certificate”) that the applicant is entitled under this Part to legal aid in connection with any proceedings where—

(a)

he is satisfied that the applicant has reasonable grounds for taking, defending, continuing or being a party thereto; and

(b)

he is satisfied that the applicant fulfills the criteria and means tests as prescribed by the Minister.

Additional powers to grant legal aid service