Thank you, Mr. Chairman. We are quite aware that an accused in cases that are likely to involve incarceration, have to be represented. If legal aid funding was not available, it is at the discretion of the court to order counsel to be appointed at a cost to government. I am not aware of any situations in the Northwest Territories where that kind of defence might be raised. I think people in the area of criminal law are generally represented, so I am not aware of any situation where that kind of defence might be raised in the Northwest Territories. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Mr. Sutton on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on March 5th, 2001. See this statement in context.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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