Paragraph 3

After Article 15 insert—

“Legal aid not to affect normal rules

15A

Except as expressly provided by this Part or by regulations made under it—

(a)

the fact that the services of counsel or a solicitor are given by way of legal aid does not affect the relationship between or rights of counsel, solicitor and client or any privilege arising out of such a relationship; and

(b)

the rights conferred by or under this Part on a person receiving legal aid are not to affect the rights or liabilities of other parties to the proceedings or the principles on which the discretion of any court or tribunal is normally exercised.”.