A look at Legal Aid and sentencing with Director Robert Hoyles
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Legal Aid NSW represents some of the most disadvantaged people in our society when they are charged with crimes. Funded by the government, Legal Aid plays an important role in access to justice for people who otherwise could not afford legal representation.
In this episode of Sentencing Explained, Peter delves into the role of Legal Aid in sentencing by speaking with its Director of Criminal Law, Robert Hoyles. Robert is responsible for Legal Aid’s criminal practice across NSW.
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