Loss of early legal advice
Lack of understanding by the Ministry of Justice regarding the impact of removing early legal advice in various areas.
2 items
1 source
2 inquiries
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Loss of early legal advice has been flagged across 1 independent accountability source:
2 inquiry recs
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Inquiry Recommendations (2)
78 — Revise Victims Code for CSA victims
Recommendation: The Ministry of Justice should revise the Victims' Code to make clear that victims and survivors of child sexual abuse must be advised by the police that: 1. They are entitled to seek civil compensation through the civil courts and, …
Words of: HM Government, The Government response to the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse's Accountability and Reparations Investigation Report, published by the Ministry of Justice, 6 April 2020
Gov response: The Ministry of Justice is in the process of updating the Victims’ Code and the proposed changes, including about accessing support, seeking compensation and where to go for additional information and assistance in applying, are …
Accepted in part
No update 2+ yrs
LAMI-36 — Require legal advice before emergency child harm action, ensure 24-hour availability
Recommendation: No emergency action on a case concerning an allegation of deliberate harm to a child should be taken without first obtaining legal advice. Local authorities must ensure that such legal advice is available 24 hours a day.
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