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Bill: Legal Aid Act (February 3735)
Details
Submitted by[?]: United Vorona
Status[?]: defeated
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: October 3735
Description[?]:
| Under the current system, legal aid is being given to anybody irrespective of how rich or poor they are and is being heavy reflected upon in our monthly tax bills. It's time we prioritise. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Government provision of legal aid to the accused.
Old value:: Legal representation for defendants in criminal trials is paid for by the state.
Current: Legal representation for defendants in criminal trials is paid for by the state.
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: 0 | ||
| no | Total Seats: 0 | ||
| abstain |
Total Seats: 0 |
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