1. Studenti: Aurora Žufić, Ida Zubović, Robert Silconi
Pravni fakultet
Sveučilište u Zagrebu
Legal Aid
Mentor:
izv.prof.dr.sc. Lelija Sočanac
Studenti:
Aurora Žufić, Ida Zubović, Robert Silconi
19 December 2016.

2. We are going to talk about…
in which cases one can get legal aid
what you can get
you are qualify for legal aid if…
LAA
what counts as legal aid in Croatia?

3. The right to legal aid allows those who do not have sufficient financial resources to meet the costs of a court case or legal representation. Legal aid systems exist in all Member States of the European Union (EU) in both civil and criminal proceedings.

4. OVERVIEW You usually need to show that:
your case is eligible for legal aid
the problem is serious
you can’t afford to pay for legal costs

5. Some general facts…
Legal aid for people of limited means has been available since 1949
it has been increased over the years
now it is relatively easy to obtain aid to fight a civil case or defend a criminal charge
1972 Legal Advice and Assistance Act

6. In which case one can get legal aid?
domestic violence or forced marriage
homelessness
crime, prison or detention
discrimination
family mediation
legal arguments and cases under the Human Rights Act

7. What you can get? advice on your rights and options
help with negotiation and paperwork
advice at a police station
a solicitor or barrister

8. Whether you are qualify for legal aid will depend on:
the type of a case
your financial circumstances

9. CIVIL (NON-CRIMINAL) CASES
Debt, family or housing problems
Your financial situations is not taken into account for cases about:
mental health tribunals
children in care
child abduction

10. PAYING THE COSTS OF YOUR CASE
You may have to:
pay some of the costs upfront
pay back some of the costs if you win money or property from your case

11. LAA Legal Aid Agency statutory charge
your legal advisor is obligated to explain to you how this work
contact the LAA’s Land Charge Department to discuss how to pay
Land Charge Department

12. IF YOUR LEGAL AID IS WITHDRAWN, YOU MAY HAVE TO REPAY THE FULL LEGAL COSTS!

13. DOMESTIC ABUSE OR VIOLENCE
You might be able to get legal aid if you have evidence that you or your children have been victims of domestic abuse or violence and you cannot afford to pay for legal costs

14. WHAT COUNTS AS DOMESTIC ABUSE FOR LEGAL AID
Your or your children must have been victims of either:
domestic abuse or violence
financial control, e.g. stopped from accessing a joint bank account

15. WHAT COUNTS AS EVIDENCE
You can ask for evidence from;
the courts a domestic violence support service
the police your bank
MARAC your employer, or education provider
social services the provider of benefits you received
a health professional
a refugee manager

16. LEGAL PROBLEMS ABROAD you can apply for legal aid in:
EU countries (except Romania)
Norway, Switzerland , Turkey and Azerbaijan
Legal Aid Agency- for legal problems abroad:

17. LEGAL AID IN CROATIA
In Republic of Croatia there is special Croatian Legal Aid Act (Official Gazette 63/08 i 81/11) – Therefore, before entering into force a Code/Act have to be published in the Official Gazette Narodne novine and they generally enter into force on the eighth day following that of their publication.
The trend of regulation of the right to free legal assistance through special laws in Europe was duly followed by the Republic of Croatia.
According to the National Programme for Croatia's Accession to the EU free legal aid in civil matters is very important for the reform of the judiciary

18. Free legal advice in UK

19. SOURCES: English for lawyers Legal aid - GOV.UK
European e-Justice Portal - Legal aid
Help from an attorney at law
Narodne novine
Ministarstvo pravosuđa Republike Hrvatske

20. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION! :)