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Legal Aid in Criminal Cases
Affordability, access, and quality of representation.
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SUMMARY - Legal Aid in Criminal Cases

The right to legal representation is fundamental to fair criminal proceedings. When individuals face the power of the state in criminal court, without a lawyer to navigate complex procedures, challenge evidence, and advocate on their behalf, justice is compromised. Yet legal aid—publicly funded legal services for those who cannot afford lawyers—has been chronically underfunded across Canada.

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