Reform of Legal Aid in England and Wales: the Government Response

Cm. 8072

Author:

Ministry of Justice

Publisher:

TSO (The Stationery Office)

Price: £34.25

'Reform of Legal Aid in England and Wales: the Government Response (Cm. 8072)' is a response to the consultation paper 'Proposals for Reform of Legal Aid in England and Wales (Cm. 7967)' and sets out the plans to deliver the goals stated in that paper.

The legal aid programme put forward includes:

• reform of the classes of cases and proceedings retained within the scope of legal aid;

• exceptional funding;

• amendment of merits test criteria for civil legal aid;

• establishment of the Community Legal Advice Telephone helpline;

• financial eligibility reforms;

• criminal remuneration;

• civil and family remuneration; and

• expert fees and alternative sources of funding.

Extent	283 pages	ISBN	9780101807227
Size	A4	Price	£34.25
Format	Paperback	Published	21 Jun 2011
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