Legal Aid Bureau Open To More
It was announced in Parliament on Friday, 2 March 2007, that the qualifying income level for legal aid will be raised from nearly S$2,000 now to S$2,600 in the second half of 2007.
The Legal Aid Bureau gives legal aid in civil proceedings to those with limited means but applicants must first satisfy a means and merits test.
With the higher qualifying monthly income ceiling of S$2,600, more lower middle income earners will qualify for it.
There will also be more discretion to help borderline cases - such as those with mental or physical disabilities or those who have lost their jobs.
The Legal Aid Bureau gives legal aid in civil proceedings to those with limited means but applicants must first satisfy a means and merits test.
With the higher qualifying monthly income ceiling of S$2,600, more lower middle income earners will qualify for it.
There will also be more discretion to help borderline cases - such as those with mental or physical disabilities or those who have lost their jobs.
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