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Section 15

Grant of legal aid certificates

of Legal Aid Act 1971

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Section 15
(1)

(Deleted by Act A578).

(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.