criminal cases eval

• pro - suspects in a prison can get free legal advice - protects article 5 echr
• pro - easier to pass the means test for the crown court
• pro - access to fully qualified and experienced lawyers
• pro - means test ensures the system isnt abused by those cant afford it
• con - the interests of justice test is applied strictly
• con - means test is a strict test which limits funding - 3/4 of adults fo not qualify for legal aid in the mags court
• con - duty solicitors are often criticised for providing an adequate service
• con - doesnt act as a deterrent because the criminals know that they will get funding again so increases likelihood of re-offending.