John Downey
(asked on 24th January 2018) - View Source
Question to the Ministry of Justice:
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether the Legal Aid Agency has provided funding for John Downey.
This question was answered on 1st February 2018
John Downey was granted legal aid to fund his representation in relation to the prosecution brought against him in 2013.
Anyone facing a Crown Court trial is eligible for legal aid, subject to a strict means test. Applicants who meet the relevant means thresholds may still be required to pay a significant contribution towards the costs of their defence.