Petition Legal aid rules are incompatible with the Human Rights Act

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Legal aid rules deny justice to the vast majority of the citizens of this country.Only rich people and those with an income 30% below the national average wage or on benefits can get access to justice without risking bankruptcy or losing their homes.This breaches the Human Rights Act.

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Date closed 5 September 2012
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