Part I Historical and Descriptive; 1. Introduction; 2. ::; 3. Poor Persons’ Procedure 1914-44; 4. Proceedings in Other Courts; 5. Legal Advice; 6. Legal Aid in Other Countries; Part II Criticism and Proposals; Part II Introductory Note to; 7. The Application for Aid; 8. The Means Test and the Provision of Out-of-Pocket Expenses; 9. Liability for Costs; ch0010 Legal Aid in All Courts; 11. Legal Advice Centres; 12. Further Assistance; 13. Finance; 14. Organization; 15. Conclusion;