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FOCUS OF THE DAY: Reforms to make criminals with means pay back legal aid costs to taxpayer must be applied appropriately, says LCCSA. New measures to make those convicted of crimes pay more towards their legal bills have came into force on 1st June, legal aid minister Shailesh Vara has announced. The changes are the latest in a package of legal aid reforms in the Crime and Courts Act 2013 and are designed to ensure those accused of a crime and wealthy enough to pay for some or all of their legal representation, do so. Full story - Solicitors Journal
FOCUS OF THE DAY: Reforms to make criminals with means pay back legal aid costs to taxpayer must be applied appropriately, says LCCSA. New measures to make those convicted of crimes pay more towards their legal bills have came into force on 1st June, legal aid minister Shailesh Vara has announced. The changes are the latest in a package of legal aid reforms in the Crime and Courts Act 2013 and are designed to ensure those accused of a crime and wealthy enough to pay for some or all of their legal representation, do so. Full story - Solicitors Journal
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