21Contributions towards costs and expenses

21 Contributions towards costs and expenses

(1)  The Commission may provide to a person legal aid either free of charge or on condition that the person contributes towards the cost of providing that legal aid by –

(a) paying a specified amount; or

(b) paying an amount equal to a specified percentage of that cost; or

(c) giving such security as and when the Commission requires.

(2)  Any amount payable by an assisted person under this section –

(a) shall be paid in such manner, within such period and at such times as the Commission determines; and

(b) is recoverable by the Commission as a debt due to the Commission.