OIA-Legal Aid information [pdf, 263 KB]
...has been referred to me for a response, as it falls within my responsibilities as Acting Legal Services Commissioner and is being managed in accordance with the provisions of the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act). Before responding to your requests I must advise that the Legal Services Commissioner delegates the function of granting legal aid to the Legal Aid Services Grants Officers (Grants Officers). In conducting this duty, Grants Officers must consider a number of factors when...