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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 2996. Congressional findings and declaration of purpose
The Congress finds and declares that -
(1) there is a need to provide equal access to the system of
justice in our Nation for individuals who seek redress of
grievances;
(2) there is a need to provide high quality legal assistance to
those who would be otherwise unable to afford adequate legal
counsel and to continue the present vital legal services program;
(3) providing legal assistance to those who face an economic
barrier to adequate legal counsel will serve best the ends of
justice and assist in improving opportunities for low-income
persons consistent with the purposes of this chapter;
(4) for many of our citizens, the availability of legal
services has reaffirmed faith in our government of laws;
(5) to preserve its strength, the legal services program must
be kept free from the influence of or use by it of political
pressures; and
(6) attorneys providing legal assistance must have full freedom
to protect the best interests of their clients in keeping with
the Code of Professional Responsibility, the Canons of Ethics,
and the high standards of the legal profession.
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