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Written question asked by Richard Burgon (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 July 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 5 September 2017. It was answered by Phillip Lee (Conservative) on Tuesday, 5 September 2017 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether the Government plans to commission an independent review of the implementation and effectiveness of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

The reforms to the scope of civil legal aid were designed to refocus funding on those who need it most and on the most serious cases in which legal advice and representation are justified.

There are no current plans to commission an independent review of the implementation and effectiveness of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
6047
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Reviews
Legislation
Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012
Link
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