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Proceeding contribution from Keith Vaz (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 2 November 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill on Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill.


Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill

The right hon. Gentleman makes an important point which I support completely. However, there is another aspect to this matter. The solicitors who are available to give such legal advice usually have great expertise in the criminal law. If legal aid is removed and there is means-testing, the wrong type of professionals—those who do not have the expertise—will be available to give advice.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
534 c970 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Disclosure of information Conditions of employment Data protection Criminal proceedings Debt collection Advisory services Finance Fees and charges Education Legal aid scheme Eligibility Legal representation Legal Services Commission Legal opinion Northern Ireland Workplace pensions Property transfer Social security benefits Reform Telephone services Conditional fee agreements Police stations Lord Chancellor Civil law
Legislation
Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill 2010-12
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk