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Recommendation 3
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Without significant reform there is a real chance that there will be a shortage of...
Conclusion
Without significant reform there is a real chance that there will be a shortage of qualified criminal legal aid lawyers to fulfil the crucial role of defending suspects and defendants. This risks a shift in the balance between prosecution and defence that could compromise the fairness of the criminal justice system.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
as part of his Independent Review into Criminal Legal Aid, including market composition and the provider pipeline. We will address this issue in our response to his review and have committed to responding to the Review’s final report before the end of 2021.