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The government should publish, within six months, its assessment of the number and geographical distribution...

Recommendation
The government should publish, within six months, its assessment of the number and geographical distribution of duty solicitors required to provide sustainable police station and magistrates’ court coverage. Where schemes fall below that level, the Lord Chancellor should use their powers under LASPO to fund additional provision directly or through targeted contractual incentives. (Recommendation, Paragraph 37)
Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Justice
Timeline
Report published 17 Jul 2026