The debtor was 24 years and had 9 'O' Levels. He had left his job and had no other work
He was not eligible for IS and had no income
He was erroneously committed on the 'potential to earn'. This committal was quashed
The case was taken to the European Court of Human Rights on two grounds:
1. Right to Legal Aid
2. Compensation request
The Court held that he had a right to legal Aid but no right to compensation
We await changes in legislation and Magistrates are not keen to commit unless absolutely the last request
See also Lloyd v Others v UK & Beet v others v UK
