An assessment of a person's financial resources to decide whether they qualify for publicly funded support — for example, legal aid or fee remission. In contempt proceedings, legal aid may be available without a means test, reflecting the risk of imprisonment and the need to ensure access to justice.
In Plain English
This is an assessment of your income and savings to see if you qualify for financial help, like legal aid. It's basically the government checking to see if you truly cannot afford to pay for legal services yourself.
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