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Bill: Legal Aid Reforms
Details
Submitted by[?]: Democratic Libertarian 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: June 4318
Description[?]:
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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 for defendants with low incomes.
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.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 17:23:35, December 14, 2017 CET | From | Democratic Libertarian Party | To | Debating the Legal Aid Reforms |
| Message | All citizens are entitled to a competent, high quality defense in courtrooms. It is our duty to provide such aid when defendants cannot afford it or don't have an attorney of choice. Adrian Richmond Party Chair West Bolton Representative |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||
| yes |
Total Seats: 162 | |||
| no | Total Seats: 144 | |||
| abstain | Total Seats: 119 |
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