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Deferred
The Government’s response to our report on private prosecutions concluded that the rules should be...
Recommendation
The Government’s response to our report on private prosecutions concluded that the rules should be changed to level down what private prosecutors can recover from central funds. Our view is that this is the wrong approach. The right approach would be to make the system fairer by levelling up and removing the cap on what reasonable costs acquitted defendants may recover from central funds.
Government Response Summary
The government states it is considering the issue of costs that acquitted defendants may recover from central funds as part of the ongoing Means Test Review.
Paragraph Reference
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Government Response
Deferred
Government Response
Deferred
HM Government
Deferred
As part of the Means Test Review, we are considering the income thresholds for legal representation at the Crown Court, and the associated issue of the costs that acquitted defendants may recover from central funds. Youth suspects and legal aid
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