How A4A can help
Support starts with understanding your situation.
A4A provides criminal legal-aid support aimed at protecting the rights and dignity of accused persons and detainees, especially vulnerable and low-income people. Assistance may be provided at police stations, during bail and pre-trial processes, in court and, where appropriate, after conviction or on appeal.
We may be able to help with
- Protection of the rights of accused persons and detainees
- Legal representation in court for eligible people who cannot afford a lawyer
- Police-station assistance during arrest, questioning and bail processes
- Pre-trial detention support, including challenges to unlawful detention and applications for bail where appropriate
- Appeals and post-conviction assistance where appropriate
- Legal education on the rights of suspects and prisoners
- Monitoring detention conditions and reporting abuses
- Engagement intended to support laws and practices that protect rights and dignity
Who this service is for
Accused persons; detainees; vulnerable and low-income people
Your circumstances matter.
Request Legal HelpEligibility, available resources, conflicts and the nature of the legal issue may affect whether A4A can accept representation. An initial request allows the team to assess whether it can assist and what service or referral may be suitable.