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Recommendation 15
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The proportion of adults in England and Wales eligible for civil legal aid is unacceptably...
Conclusion
The proportion of adults in England and Wales eligible for civil legal aid is unacceptably low and misaligned with its policy goals. There is overwhelming evidence of a growing “justice gap” in England and Wales, whereby people are both ineligible for legal aid, and unable to afford legal advice and representation privately. Those in the ‘justice gap’ are denied access to justice. (Conclusion, Paragraph 62)