bali 9 - what a bloody joke!

They are appealing for Govt assistance in their defence

So....who on this site rekons that's a fair thing beyond the normal and typical Legal Aid application process?

For mine...

Other than normal legal aid rates if they qualify...beyond that -

...not a bloody brass rassssoooo!

Bali Nine request defence funding
May 28, 2005
From: AAP

THE Bali Nine have appealed to the Australian government for financial help to fund their defence.

Attorney-General Philip Ruddock said an application had been made for financial aid by the group of nine Australians facing drug smuggling charges in Indonesia.
Mr Ruddock would not say how much the nine wanted or how much they would receive if their applications were successful.

With the cost of defending Schapelle Corby estimated between $50,000 and $100,000, it is believed the amount would be considerable.