Robert Latham is overseeing the HLPA response to the consultation on reform of civil litigation costs and funding. The closing date is 14 February 2011.
Running in parallel with the legal aid reform consultation, this is a vital issue for access to justice for clients in the future won’t be able to access legal aid funding, and for continued viability for practitioners.
Robert has prepared a briefing note on the proposals, which can be downloaded here [doc]. Responses are asked for as soon as possible to enable the full consultation response to be prepared and submitted. Responses should be sent to Robert at r.latham@doughtystreet.co.uk or there is a forum topic for discussion here.
In particular, responses on the proposals for disrepair claim costs and CFA funding are welcome.