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The government must act now and intervene directly to improve service provision in areas of...
Recommendation
The government must act now and intervene directly to improve service provision in areas of law, and geographical regions, that are underserved. Options include, but are not limited to: a. Delegating authority to the Legal Aid Agency to offer greater contractual incentives to providers in areas with excess demand or lack of provision; b. Where geographical areas or areas of law have excess demand or lack of provision, offering greater financial incentives to provide services either through enhanced remuneration rates or direct funding. (Recommendation, Paragraph 104) 60
Source
Committee
Justice Committee
Inquiry
Access to Justice
Report
3rd Report – Access to Justice: Legal Aid
17 Jul 2026
HC 541
Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Justice
Timeline
Report published
17 Jul 2026