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Grieving Students in Sverdlovsk to Receive Complimentary Legal Assistance Following Parental Loss

Discussions concerning suitable modifications will be addressed at the upcoming assembly gathering of the Legislative Assembly of Sverdlovsk Region

Students in Sverdlovsk, bereaved of their parents, will receive pro bono legal assistance.
Students in Sverdlovsk, bereaved of their parents, will receive pro bono legal assistance.

Regional Law Amendment to Provide Free Legal Aid to Grieving Students

The Legislative Assembly's Committee on Legislation and Public Safety has recently reviewed changes to the regional law "On Free Legal Aid in the Sverdlovsk Region." The proposed amendment, aimed at providing additional support to students and schoolchildren who have experienced a significant loss, is part of a larger effort to align the regional law with the novelties of federal legislation, as stated by Yevgeny Starikov, the chairman of the committee.

The amendment targets Article 6 of the regional law, aiming to establish free legal aid for students and schoolchildren aged 18 to 23 who have lost their only parent or both parents during their studies. This expansion of the scope of individuals eligible for free legal aid is a notable change, as previously only students and schoolchildren who lost their parents were included.

The new eligibility age range for free legal aid is 18 to 23 years old, a change from the previous age range. However, the proposed amendment does not indicate any changes to the regional law's provisions regarding legal aid for individuals outside the specified age range and parental status.

It is important to note that the proposed amendment does not mention any specific changes to the regional law's title or name, nor does it indicate any changes to the regional law's enforcement or implementation methods. Furthermore, the new amendment does not mention any potential financial implications or funding sources for the provision of free legal aid to the expanded group of students and schoolchildren.

The regional parliament's press service informed "Regional Gazette" about this review, but the name of the deputy who proposed the amendment to the regional law "On free legal assistance in the Sverdlovsk region" is not mentioned in the available search results.

This amendment is a significant step towards supporting students and schoolchildren who have lost their parents during their studies, providing them with the necessary legal aid to navigate through difficult times. The alignment with federal legislation ensures that the regional law remains current and effective in addressing the needs of its citizens.

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