Source · Select Committees · Health and Social Care Committee
Recommendation 26
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Valued solicitor support in litigation highlights the need for systemic change and wider advocacy.
Conclusion
We heard powerful testimony from people who have been through litigation about how they valued the support from solicitors who become their advocates and guides within the labyrinthine process. Whilst we do not doubt that there are many excellent solicitors who act in the best interests of people who have suffered terrible trauma, the fact that their guidance, advocacy and compassion is so valued only underlines the necessity for change. Legal professionals will only take commercially viable cases with a prospect of success, meaning many people who have suffered harm will never benefit from expert advocacy.
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