Examples of costs This can affect F.E.

A
- The high price of lawyers (e.g., the - The high cost of lawyers affects access
county court 5-day trial solicitor cost = because no legal aid cripples your
$11290) ability to win a case. This might affect
- People who can’t go to institutions for certain people or groups (poor people,
help have to represent themselves in kids, people who don’t speak the
court language or have a learning
disabilities)
- Not gaining the assistance of a legal
institution affects our understanding of
things like the language used in a court
room, the plea option available to an
accused person and the right to appeal
(can impact F and A being achieved)
Example of time This can affect F.E.A because
- Court delay - Delays can affect those who are most
- Plea negotiations vulnerable, putting them at risk of not
being treated equally before the law.
- Plea negotiations are intended to
ensure that the charges reflect the
accused’s criminality, ensuring that
there is fairness in what is being
negotiated
Example of cultural differences This can affect F.E.A because