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Deferred
Without significant reform there is a real chance that there will be a shortage of...
Conclusion
Without significant reform there is a real chance that there will be a shortage of qualified criminal legal aid lawyers to fulfil the crucial role of defending suspects and defendants. This risks a shift in the balance between prosecution and defence that could compromise the fairness of the criminal justice system.
Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the concern and states it is being considered as part of an Independent Review into Criminal Legal Aid, with a commitment to respond to the review's final report by the end of 2021.
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Government Response
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Government Response
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HM Government
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as part of his Independent Review into Criminal Legal Aid, including market composition and the provider pipeline. 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
5.0 yrs
Report published
27 Jul 2021