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legal aid 60 years

2009 marks the 60th anniversary of legal aid. Legal aid is government funded legal advice, help and representation. Legal aid funds social justice and access to a fair trial.

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60 years of legal aid

2009 marks 60 years of legal aid.

Events are happening around England and Wales.

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How legal aid has helped

Each year legal aid helps people with housing, debt and family problems. It also funds legal advice at the police station.

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Did you know?

Legal aid helps over 2 million people each year.

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The story of legal aid

Legal aid was born in 1949.

But the principle of justice for all was written down in the Magna Carta.

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Are you on a low income or benefits? You could get legal aid.

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