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7th Report: Coronavirus (COVID-19): the impact on the legal professions in England and Wales
Justice Committee
HC 520
Published 3 August 2020
Government response
5th Special Report - Coronavirus (Covid 19): The impact on the legal professions in England and Wales: Government Response to the Committee’s Seventh Report · published 19 Oct 2020
Recommendations & Conclusions
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Conclusion
Acknowledged
Para 16
Publicly funded legal services providers were already under stress before coronavirus.
Conclusion
Publicly funded legal services providers were already under stress before coronavirus.
Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the challenges faced by legal service providers by detailing a range of support measures introduced during the pandemic, including the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme and various loan schemes, and commits to continuing to monitor the legal aid market.
Ministry of Justice
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Conclusion
Acknowledged
Para 23
Small high street firms are particularly at risk from the effects of coronavirus restrictions.
Conclusion
Small high street firms are particularly at risk from the effects of coronavirus restrictions.
Government Response Summary
The government implicitly acknowledges the risks to small high street firms by detailing ongoing engagement with legal aid providers, revised guidance, and committing to an independently led review of the criminal legal aid market and broader reviews of civil legal aid to ensure market sustainability.
Ministry of Justice
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Conclusion
Acknowledged
Para 34
It is important that the legal professions are in good shape to deal with the...
Conclusion
It is important that the legal professions are in good shape to deal with the increase in demand for legal advice and representation that is on the horizon.
Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the importance of a resilient legal profession by detailing a range of support measures introduced during the pandemic and committing to continuing to monitor the legal aid market as demand increases, taking necessary action to maintain access to justice.
Ministry of Justice
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