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Written question asked by Ian Lucas (Labour) on Monday, 13 July 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 July 2015. It was answered by Shailesh Vara (Conservative) on Tuesday, 21 July 2015 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Criminal Proceedings: North Wales

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what the effect on criminal court proceedings in North Wales has been of the withdrawal of legal services by legal aid solicitors in that region.

Answer

We have asked courts to report daily on whether or not they are being adversely affected by this action. Courts in North Wales confirm that all courts are sitting as scheduled and any impact of the action by solicitors has been minimal and isolated.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
6589
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Criminal proceedings Legal aid scheme North Wales
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk