Hong Kong Regulations

LEGAL AID IN CRIMINAL CASES RULES - RULE 6

Consideration of application for legal aid

Subject to rule 13 in the case of a capital charge, in determining an
application for legal aid by an accused person the Director shall consider-

   (a)  all the circumstances of the case and, in particular, any
        recommendation of the committing magistrate; and

   (b)  the financial resources of the accused person, (L.N. 199 of 1992) and
        shall not grant the application unless he is satisfied that legal aid
        is desirable in the interests of justice.