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EU: Is the EU coming to save legal aid, or to bury it? An assessment of negotiations on the proposed Directive

17 March 2015

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"For many people facing criminal charges, legal aid is essential if they wish to defend themselves effectively. The EU is planning to adopt legislation on this issue in the near future. But will it actually make a significant contribution to ensuring suspects rights in this area?"

See the full text: Is the EU coming to save legal aid, or to bury it? An assessment of negotiations on the proposed Directive (EU Law Analysis, link)

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