33 Acknowledged

Civil legal aid, like criminal legal aid, needs the Government to take decisive action to...

Recommendation
Civil legal aid, like criminal legal aid, needs the Government to take decisive action to change the approach set by the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 at the start of the last decade. Without such a step, the sector will continue to struggle to attract new recruits.
Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the need for change by stating it is already considering the sustainability of the civil legal aid system and its future structure.
Paragraph Reference
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government Acknowledged
We are already considering the sustainability of the civil legal aid system and this includes consideration of what the future civil legal aid system should look like and how it should be structured.
Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Justice
Timeline
Recommendation age 5.0 yrs
Report published 27 Jul 2021