An applicant for legal aid has a duty similar to someone applying for insurance, and must disclose all material facts. The board correctly revoked a certificate, leaving him responsible for all costs. This is an administrative, not a punitive act.
Citations:
Times 01-Apr-1999, [1999] 3 All ER 347
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Cited by:
Cited – Regina (Bateman and Bateman) v Legal Services Commission Admn 10-Sep-2001
The applicants sought a judicial review after their legal aid certificates were revoked for non-disclosure of various financial receipts. A financial statement prepared on their behalf had suggested substantial capital assets. The relationship . .
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Legal Aid
Updated: 09 April 2022; Ref: scu.85359
