Merit Test A - State matters The Commission applies Merit Test A in most state non-criminal matters and in state criminal appeals. For further details see policies relating to specific areas of law. Merit Test A addresses whether it is reasonable in all the circumstances to grant legal aid. Matters which the Commission takes into account include, but are not limited to, the nature and extent of any benefit that may accrue to the applicant by providing legal aid or of any detriment that the applicant may suffer if legal aid is refused, and whether the applicant has reasonable prospects of success in the proceedings.

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