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Written question asked by Louise Haigh (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 November 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 November 2017. It was answered by Dominic Raab (Conservative) on Thursday, 30 November 2017 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Forensic Science

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to the Written Statement of 21 November 2017, HCWS265, on toxicology, if he will provide legal aid to all people affected by alleged malpractice by (a) Trimega and (b) Randox Testing Services.

Answer

The Government recognises that individuals may be concerned about alleged malpractice in toxicology testing and how this may impact on any proceedings that they have been involved in.

Individuals will continue to be assessed on a case-by-case basis within the existing legislative provisions as set out in the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
115001
Session
2017-19
Related items
Toxicology
Tuesday, 21 November 2017
Written statements
House of Commons
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Forensic science Legal aid scheme Misconduct Trimega Randox Testing Services
Link
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