Source · Select Committees · Justice Committee
Recommendation 29
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Early engagement between police, prosecution, and defence is beneficial, hindered by legal aid.
Conclusion
Greater engagement between the police, prosecution and defence has been highlighted as best practice for determining the scope of prosecutions and helping conclude cases in a timely manner. A key barrier to this engagement has been the lack of legal aid funding, and so we welcome the Government’s recent commitments in relation to ensuring this early engagement is incentivised through the legal aid schemes.
Government Response Summary
The government agrees that victims of fraud need support and advice and will work with the City of London Police to expand National Economic Crime Victim Care Units across England and Wales from 2023 for victims whose cases are not investigated by the police.
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Government Response
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HM Government
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The Government agrees that it is imperative that all victims of fraud receive enough support and advice. To ensure this standard is met, the Home Office are working with the City of London Police (CoLP) to expand National Economic Crime Victim Care Units (NECVCU) across England and Wales from 2023, for victims whose cases are not investigated by the police. The NECVCU will help victims feel more confident and aims to significantly reduce the likelihood of repeat victimisation.