Well they have pushed the levels of greed to new obscene heights. Three of the four little piggies are claiming legal aid. Yes! You read that right they are claiming legal aid...
Three former Labour MPs facing criminal charges over their expenses will have their legal fees paid by the taxpayer.
David Chaytor, Elliot Morley and Jim Devine will receive legal aid,
The test says if a defendant is at risk of losing his or her liberty - that is, they could go to prison if convicted - then they are entitled to legal representation paid for by the state.
The "interests of justice" test began to be phased out in January to be replaced by a means test for all Crown Court cases in England and Wales - but Southwark Crown Court is not yet part of the new scheme, so it did not apply to the MPs.
Justice Minister Jack Straw told the BBC: "It is simply a matter of chance that [the means test] is yet to be introduced in Southwark, where the former MPs are being tried.
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Simples: All the Crown Prosecution needs to do is, make an application to have the case moved to another court.
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