Section 2: Interpretation

2. Interpretation In this Act— “application” means an application for legal aid or legal assistance; “Authority” means— (a) in respect of proceedings before the Supreme Court or a Court of Appeal, the Chief Justice or a Judge designated by him; (b) in respect of proceedings before any other Court, a Magistrate of that Court; “earnings” means any source of income; “civil proceedings” includes proceedings in extrajudicial matters; “disciplinary law” has the same meaning as in section 111 of the Constitution; “legal assistance”— (a) means legal assistance provided under section 7B; and (b) includes— (i) legal advice and counselling during the recording of a statement under warning from detainee or accused party; L12 – 1 [Issue 7] Legal Aid and Legal Assistance Act (ii) legal representation, during a bail application. [S. 2 amended by s. 4 of Act 13 of 2012 w.e.f. 5 November 2012.]