Article 1 Subject matter
United Kingdom
1.
This Directive lays down common minimum rules concerning the right to legal aid for:
(a)
suspects and accused persons in criminal proceedings; and
(b)
persons who are the subject of European arrest warrant proceedings pursuant to Framework Decision 2002/584/JHA (requested persons).
2.
This Directive complements Directives 2013/48/EU and (EU) 2016/800. Nothing in this Directive shall be interpreted as limiting the rights provided for in those Directives.