The Ministry of Justice Consultation ‘Transforming Legal Aid‘ proposes changes including:
– Period of residency test
– Removing ‘borderline cases’ from eligibility
– Restrictions on funding for judicial review, including no legal aid payment unless permission granted
– A ‘unified advocacy fee’ at current solicitors’ advocacy rates
The consultation response is due by 4 June 2013. HLPA urges all members to respond to the consultation.
HLPA’s draft consultation response can be downloaded here. Members’ view and suggestions welcomed by 31 May 2013.
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