# Directive 2013/32/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2013 on common procedures for granting and withdrawing international protection (recast), Article 22: Right to legal assistance and representation at all stages of the procedure

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

1. Applicants shall be given the opportunity to consult, at their own cost, in an effective manner a legal adviser or other counsellor, admitted or permitted as such under national law, on matters relating to their applications for international protection, at all stages of the procedure, including following a negative decision.
2. Member States may allow non-governmental organisations to provide legal assistance and/or representation to applicants in the procedures provided for in Chapter III and Chapter V in accordance with national law.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2013/32/article/22 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-2013-32/article-22
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