Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Just a concern I have with regard to legal aid. In the report, "Strength at Two Levels," on page 55 it refers to legal aid being provided in block fees rather than on the basis of what the lawyer's time is spent on a particular case. In other words, block fees refers to maybe a $2000 fee that is made available for a certain case. Regardless of whether or not the lawyer spends up to that time, if he spends anything beyond that he is not going to be paid for it. So I have a concern that justice will not be done if that recommendation is followed. It does restrict the lawyer from working on cases that require more time. Has the Minister thought about that?
Samuel Gargan on Question O89-12(1): Legal Aid In Block Fees
In the Legislative Assembly on December 13th, 1991. See this statement in context.
Question O89-12(1): Legal Aid In Block Fees
Item 5: Oral Questions
December 12th, 1991
Page 99
Samuel Gargan Deh Cho
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