Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the refusal of free legal counsel violated Art. 29(3) BV
Decisione estratta
The case was sufficiently complex in fact and law, and the appellant’s position justified legal assistance; the refusal violated Art. 29(3) BV.
Motivazione estratta
Need for counsel depends on hardship and factual/legal difficulty, including the party’s ability to navigate proceedings. The matter involved several procedural and substantive issues, and the appellant could not be expected to handle the appeal effectively alone.