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Bill: Legal Representation Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Centralist Party
Status[?]: passed
Votes: This is an ordinary bill. It requires more yes votes than no votes. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: December 2427
Description[?]:
| This bill will ensure that those who cannot afford attorneys will have representation in court. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Government provision of legal aid to the accused.
Old value:: Legal representation is never paid for by the state.
Current: Legal representation for defendants in criminal trials is paid for by the state for defendants with low incomes.
Proposed: Legal representation for defendants in criminal trials is paid for by the state for defendants with low incomes.
Debate
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| Vote | Seats | |||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 284 | |||||
| no | Total Seats: 170 | |||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 46 |
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