Reply to post: Re: Missing the point

Assange extradition case goes to UK Home Secretary as High Court rules he can be sent to US for trial

John Brown (no body) Silver badge

Re: Missing the point

You are correct, legal aid exists. But in the context described, you are wrong.

He said "employ lawyers to fight a case adequately"

The odds of getting a decent lawyer under legal aid is very slim. And even if you do, the likelihood of them having the resources for a more serious or complex case approaches zero.

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