Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Goodhart (Liberal Democrat). It was answered by Lord Falconer of Thoroton (Labour) on Wednesday, 13 July 2005.
Legal Aid
- Question
- What effect the measures proposed in the Lord Chancellor’s Statement of 5 July will have on the justice system.
- Answer
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My Lords, the measures set out in A Fairer Deal for Legal Aid will enhance the justice system by reducing the disproportionate amount of money spent on defending the most expensive criminal cases. They will rebalance the whole legal aid system so that all criminal cases are dealt with swiftly and fairly and ensure greater flexibility to provide civil help and advice to those who need it. The measures will ensure that legal aid supports the objectives of the criminal justice system by, for example, supporting earlier preparation of cases and expeditious case management.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 673 c1098
- Session
- 2005-06
- Oral question type
- Lead
- Procedure
- Topical questions (HL)
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Lords chamber
- Subjects
- Criminal proceedings Civil proceedings Legal aid scheme
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