Access to legal assistance for indigent accused person during the pre-trial stage: an analysis of the role of paralegals.
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2025
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University of the Western Cape
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South Africa (SA) remains one of the most unequal societies in the world with a highly skewed income distribution. The gap between the rich and poor grows each year, and it is undeniable that poverty is an epidemic in SA. In light of the vast disparities between indigent and affluent persons in South Africa, it may be understood why few people can afford legal representation and even less can access quality legal representation.
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Pre-trial stage, Legal services, Criminal justice, Indigent accused, Paralegals
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