Source · Select Committees · Justice Committee
Recommendation 1
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Reform of criminal legal aid must prioritise a whole justice system approach, to ensure that...
Conclusion
Reform of criminal legal aid must prioritise a whole justice system approach, to ensure that there are incentives for everyone to work towards the fair and timely resolution of criminal cases.
Paragraph Reference:
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
2021. Alongside this, we have developed the Criminal Justice Action Plan with partners from across the CJS to drive system recovery as we rebuild and restore from the impact of the pandemic. This Action Plan spans the system from police to the courts and is centred around three agreed priorities: improving timeliness, increasing victim engagement and reducing the number of outstanding cases. These priorities provide a shared focus across the system, creating a whole criminal justice system approach to recovery. Further, we have expanded and re-invigorated the cross-criminal justice system governance structure to provide the right framework and create the right environment for us to deliver our agenda on recovery and reform. This governance framework joins up the system at Ministerial and official level and oversees the implementation of the Criminal Justice Action Plan.