Legal aid- does it guarantee success?

Legal aid assists with preparations for the interview and organising an appeal if the case is then dismissed.

Reductions in legal aid have been blamed on the 'Key Points Indicator' system which stipulates that law firms have to achieve a success rate of 50% and above in order to maintain funding.

James Davies from International Care Network believes these tough regulations mean firms are reluctant to sustain legal aid for asylum cases based on means and merits tests:

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Listen to the debate about how crucial legal representation is and difficulties accessing it:

Annie Kanyendo Refugee from Zambia	Jeremy Varcoe Retired Immigration Judge	Jean- Benoit Louveaux Asylum Appellate Project	Harry Mitchell Migration-Watch