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16. Application for aid by more than one party
Feedback & supportIf, in relation to any proceedings to which a person who has made an application for legal aid under this Part or an aided person is a party, any other party makes application for legal aid under this Part, the provisions of this Act shall apply to both such parties:Provided that the Director shall not himself act for either such party but shall assign a solicitor, to be selected by the aided person, if he so desires, or otherwise by the Director from the appropriate panel of solicitors maintained pursuant to section 4, to act for each aided person.
aided person
Defined · s 2
“aided person” means a person who has been granted a certificate that he is entitled to legal aid under Part III and, where such a person is an infant, includes his guardian;