Service
Criminal defence and fast-track proceedings
Understand the charge before making decisions.
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Legal assistance
Meaning and relationship to your legal situation.
What it means
The right to legal assistance in the proceedings and situations provided by law. Detention carries specific safeguards concerning information, communication and the lawyer’s involvement.
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