Section 16
Additional powers to grant legal aid service
ActIn forceProvision 18 of 48
Section 16
(1)
Notwithstanding section 15 the Director General may grant to an applicant a legal aid certificate 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.
(2)
Any person to whom a legal aid certificate is granted under this section may be required to pay to the Director General a contribution in respect of the sums payable on his account.
Grant of legal aid certificate where Director General authorized by Minister to give legal aid