Topical question asked in the House of Commons, by Karl Turner (Labour). It was answered on Tuesday, 4 February 2014 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.
Topical Questions
- Question
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Why is the Legal Aid Agency expanding the Public Defender Service and recruiting barristers when reports from as far back as 2007 have found that it is between 40% and 90% more expensive than the independent professions? Furthermore, it cannot act in cases of conflict.
- Answer
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The Public Defender Service was, of course, set up by the previous Labour Government, and it is always important to ensure that it is staffed properly.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 575 c136
- Session
- 2013-14
- Oral question type
- Supplementary
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Public Defender Service
- Link
- View this Topical question on www.publications.parliament.uk
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