31.   It added the poor are disadvantaged because they could not afford good lawyers to defend themselves, citing the many poor people in death row.

32.   Not being able to afford a lawyer is still the main reason people decide to represent themselves.

33.   Opponents say many people sentenced to death are unable to afford good lawyers, and that the crime rate has not declined despite the restoration of capital punishment.

34.   Some never have been charged, fewer than one in five have been sentenced and very few can afford lawyers to fight for their rights.

35.   Standing handcuffed before the judge, Sankoh said he was unable to afford a lawyer to represent him, but urged the court to continue with the trial.

36.   Some never have been charged, fewer than one in five have been sentenced and very few can afford lawyers.

37.   Some never have been charged, fewer than one in five have been sentenced, and very few can afford lawyers.

38.   They also say it would disadvantage the poor, who could not afford good lawyers for defense.

39.   They claim that poor people are more likely to be sentenced to death because they cannot afford good lawyers.

40.   They also say poor people are more likely to be sentenced to death because they cannot afford good lawyers.