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The changes made as part of the Criminal Legal Aid Review are positive and show...
Conclusion
The changes made as part of the Criminal Legal Aid Review are positive and show that the Government recognises the need to make improvements to the criminal legal aid framework. It is particularly welcome that the Government has acted on pre-charge engagement. However, much more needs to be done to make criminal legal aid sustainable.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
We agree that the sustainability of the legal profession is fundamental to a well-functioning justice system. Sir Christopher Bellamy QC is considering the resilience of the criminal legal aid market as part of his Independent Review into Criminal Legal Aid. We will address this issue in our response to his review and have committed to responding to the Review’s final report before the end of 2021.
Source
Committee
Justice Committee
Inquiry
The Future of Legal Aid
Report
3rd Report - The Future of Legal Aid
27 Jul 2021
HC 70
Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Justice
Timeline
Recommendation age
4.8 yrs
Report published
27 Jul 2021