Open date: 04 August 2006
Close date: 27 October 2006
Responses published: 31 May 2007
This consultation invited comments on proposals to give trial judges in VHCCs the power to order the withdrawal of representation where there was a conflict of interest or lack of capacity on the part of defence representatives, such that it could impede the efficient progress of the trial. The summary of responses outlines the conclusions reached on the options and how we intend to proceed.
Consultation paper
This consultation paper invited comments on proposals to give the court the power to order the withdrawal of representation where there was a conflict of interest or lack of capacity on the part of defence representatives, which could frustrate the progress of the trial or result in it collapsing altogether.
- Consultation paper [PDF 0.17mb, 37 pages]
- Summary of questions [Word 0.31mb, 1 pages]
Responses
This report summarises the responses received to the consultation 'Proposals to create judicial powers to manage conflict of interest and capacity issues in very High Cost Cases' and explains how the consultation process has influenced the final shape of the policy. It also includes details on the form in which we intend to implement revised proposals.
- Summary of responses [PDF 0.27mb, 16 pages]
Contact details
James MacMillan
Criminal Legal Aid Strategy Division
Ministry of Justice
3.23 Selborne House
54-60 Victoria Street
London SW1E 6QW
Tel: 020 7210 8049
Fax: 020 7210 8780