Sentences with phrase «ensure equality of arms»

First, the need for publicly financed representation of families at inquests to ensure equality of arms.

Not exact matches

A solicitor instructed by the bereaved family may arrange for appropriate representation at the inquest to ensure that there is an «equality of arms».

The legal principle of equality of arms forms part of the right to a fair trial and this lies at the heart of the statutory provisions that have been introduced to ensure that one party is not unfairly disadvantaged due to lack of funding.

Review is also important to ensure parity between prosecution and defence rates and to maintain «equality of arms» between both sides.