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Valued solicitor support in litigation highlights the need for systemic change and wider advocacy.
Conclusion
We heard powerful testimony from people who have been through litigation about how they valued the support from solicitors who become their advocates and guides within the labyrinthine process. Whilst we do not doubt that there are many excellent solicitors who act in the best interests of people who have suffered terrible trauma, the fact that their guidance, advocacy and compassion is so valued only underlines the necessity for change. Legal professionals will only take commercially viable cases with a prospect of success, meaning many people who have suffered harm will never benefit from expert advocacy.
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Source
Committee
Health and Social Care Committee
Inquiry
NHS litigation reform
Report
Thirteenth Report - NHS litigation reform
28 Apr 2022
HC 740
Addressee Bodies
Department of Health and Social Care
Timeline
Recommendation age
4.1 yrs
Report published
28 Apr 2022