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Future remains uncertain for criminal legal aid

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Published on: 19 September 2014

Published by a LexisNexis Corporate Crime expert

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What are the practical implications of this judgment for lawyers acting in this area of law?
What were the central arguments put forward in this case?
How did the court approach the issue of the evidence that informed the consultation process?
What does this case tell us about the oversight courts can offer in relation to government consultations?
What are the next steps in this saga?

Article summary

Corporate Crime analysis: How did the court approach the adequacy of the consultation process around duty work contracts? John Gould, partner at Russell-Cooke, considers the implications of the High Court’s and the oversight the court can offer on government consultations.

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