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As published
70 Assistance by Commission.
(1) This section applies to—
(a) proceedings involving law or practice relating to the protection of human rights which a person in Northern Ireland has commenced, or wishes to commence; or
(b) proceedings in the course of which such a person relies, or wishes to rely, on such law or practice.
(2) Where the person applies to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission for assistance in relation to proceedings to which this section applies, the Commission may grant the application on any of the following grounds—
(a) that the case raises a question of principle;
(b) that it would be unreasonable to expect the person to deal with the case without assistance because of its complexity, or because of the person’s position in relation to another person involved, or for some other reason;
(c) that there are other special circumstances which make it appropriate for the Commission to provide assistance.
(3) Where the Commission grants an application under subsection (2) it may—
(a) provide, or arrange for the provision of, legal advice;
(b) arrange for the provision of legal representation;
(c) provide any other assistance which it thinks appropriate.
(4) Arrangements made by the Commission for the provision of assistance to a person may include provision for recovery of expenses from the person in 00certain circumstances.
Your change, as a redline
70 Assistance by Commission.
(1) This section applies to—
(a) proceedings involving law or practice relating to the protection of human rights which a person in Northern Ireland has commenced, or wishes to commence; or
(b) proceedings in the course of which such a person relies, or wishes to rely, on such law or practice.
(2) Where the person applies to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission for assistance in relation to proceedings to which this section applies, the Commission may grant the application on any of the following grounds—
(a) that the case raises a question of principle;
(b) that it would be unreasonable to expect the person to deal with the case without assistance because of its complexity, or because of the person’s position in relation to another person involved, or for some other reason;
(c) that there are other special circumstances which make it appropriate for the Commission to provide assistance.
(3) Where the Commission grants an application under subsection (2) it may—
(a) provide, or arrange for the provision of, legal advice;
(b) arrange for the provision of legal representation;
(c) provide any other assistance which it thinks appropriate.
(4) Arrangements made by the Commission for the provision of assistance to a person may include provision for recovery of expenses from the person in 00certain circumstances.
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