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Recommendation 13

13 Paragraph: 58

The Government needs to ensure that the legal aid framework is able to respond and...

Conclusion
The Government needs to ensure that the legal aid framework is able to respond and adapt to changes in volume and practice over time in the criminal justice system.
Paragraph Reference: 58
Government Response Not Addressed
HM Government Not Addressed
Sir Christopher Bellamy QC is considering the resilience of the criminal legal aid market as part of his Independent Review into Criminal Legal Aid, including whether a mechanism to review fees might be beneficial. 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.