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Government, citizens and rights
Legal aid in criminal cases
Legal advice if you're questioned by police or charged with a crime
Find out how and where you can get legal help if you’re questioned by the police or charged with a crime
Legal aid and representation at court if you're charged with a crime
Find out if legal aid can help pay for a solicitor or barrister to represent you at court in a criminal case
Legal aid for an appeal against conviction
Information about how you can get legal aid to help with costs of appealing against a conviction or sentence
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Legal aid in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Find out more about legal aid if you live in Scotland or Northern Ireland
