Rights of the accused. Information not obtained. Rights of the accused. Information not obtained. Assistance to the accused.
Legal aid is widely available in Northern Ireland.
Unlike the situation in England and Wales, it is non-contributory. Application is made to the court pending judicial discretion. The court has the right to defer the decision until the defendant's means have been assessed. Preparatory procedures for bringing a suspect to trial. The investigation of crime is the responsibility of the Royal Ulster Constabulary.