Access to justice and the right to a fair trial are important constitutional rights held by all citizens. However, obtaining legal advice and representation can be very expensive and is frequently beyond the means of those needing such assistance. All developed states have a form of legal aid. In England, this is provided by the government and administered by the Legal Services Commission (LSC). Each year, the LSC helps more than two million people who would not ordinarily have access to legal help get advice or representation. In recent years, the budget for the LSC has been over £2m a year.
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