Open date: 22 June 2007
Close date: 17 September 2007
Responses published: 17 December 2007
This joint Ministry of Justice/Legal Services Commission consultation sought views on proposals to develop a quality assurance pilot scheme for all publicly-funded criminal defence advocates working in the crown courts and above. The proposals drew on discussions and workshops involving the professions and judiciary. The initial impact assessment outlined the potential impact of the proposals.
Consultation paper
Consultation paper: quality assurance for advocates [PDF 0.38mb, 58 pages]
Summary of questions on consultation paper [Word 0.07mb, 6 pages]
Initial impact assessment [PDF 0.13mb, 11 pages]
Supplementary questions on initial impact assessment [Word 0.37mb, 4 pages]
Responses
Our analysis shows details of the responses and how the issues raised will be considered in developing the pilot project and carrying out the impact assessment.
Analysis of consultation responses [PDF 1.70mb, 36 pages]
Contact details
If you have any questions about this consultation, then please contact:
Mick Collins
Criminal Legal Aid Strategy Directorate
Ministry of Justice
3rd Floor, Selborne House
54 Victoria Street
London
SW1E 6QW
Tel: 020 7210 8848
Fax: 020 7210 8780