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There are serious problems with the current fee schemes for criminal legal aid.

Recommendation
There are serious problems with the current fee schemes for criminal legal aid. The fees and rates do not reflect the work required. The schemes should be reformed to ensure that they offer a fair rate for the work required and are subject to regular review.
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Government Response

A response document is linked to this report, dated 16 November 2021. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document.

Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Justice
Timeline
Recommendation age 5.1 yrs
Report published 27 Jul 2021