Government consultation currently open
There is no need to alter the current legal aid system.
That's the view of local advocate Stephen Wood who has already made a submission to the government consultation on the matter.
He is a member of the duty advocate committee and says 95% of his work is legal aid.
Mr Wood says making a change for change's sake is not required:-
Warning over flare disposal after amenity site fire
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Drug-driver jailed after passenger injured in crash
Incident happened in 2024
Suspended sentence for 56-year-old in cannabis supply case
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Review of taxi fares extended to assess impact of Middle East conflict
RTLC asks for further views and input amid changing economic situation
