Independent report

Independent criminal advocacy in England and Wales

Final report of an independent review led by Sir Bill Jeffrey on the provision of independent criminal advocacy services.

From:
The Jeffrey Review
Published
7 May 2014

Documents

Independent criminal advocacy in England and Wales: Jeffrey Review final report

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Independent criminal advocacy in England and Wales: annexes

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Independent criminal advocacy in England and Wales: analytical narrative

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Eiriolaeth droseddol annibynnol yng Nghymru a Lloegr (Welsh)

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Details

The review considered the provision of independent criminal advocacy services in courts in England and Wales, looking at the:

  • experience, capabilities and skills needed for these services
  • arrangements for training
  • standards needed to maintain and improve the quality of advocacy
  • future structure of the profession providing advocacy services

The review did not consider legal aid fee rates or public funding requirements, which were outside its remit.

Published 7 May 2014