Which of the following is correct about a person's right to legal aid when on trial for a serious indictable offence? (A) All accused persons have the right to legal aid - HSC - SSCE Legal Studies - Question 17 - 2016 - Paper 1

To determine the correct option regarding the right to legal aid, we evaluate each statement:

• Option A states that all accused persons have the right to legal aid. While legal aid is available to many, there are circumstances where not all accused persons can receive it.

• Option B claims that the right to legal aid is only available in the Supreme Court, which is incorrect as legal aid can be available in other courts as well.

• Option C suggests that defendants only have the right to legal aid if they plead guilty. However, this is not true as defendants can receive legal aid regardless of their plea.

• Option D asserts that a person has the right to legal aid if an injustice is likely to occur. This is the most accurate statement, as legal aid aims to prevent injustices, particularly for those facing serious charges.

Thus, the correct answer is D.