Government to proceed with 8.75 cut in legal aid

Our Partner Jonathan Black criticises Government decision to close down two-thirds of crime practices.

BSB solicitors pride themselves on providing both a private service for those not eligible for public funding and legal aid for those who need. These are the concerns about government proposals to plough on with reforms that will seriously affect access to justice.

 

 

http://www.theguardian.com/law/2015/jun/10/legal-aid-fees-to-be-cut-by-875-confirms-ministry-of-justice