Petitioner: James Ward
Status:
Closed
Date Lodged:
15 March 2017
Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to review legislation relating to access to legal aid in Scotland, particularly in relation to clarity about discretionary powers.
Summary:
11 May 2017: The Committee agreed to write to the Scottish Government, Independent Strategic Review of Legal Aid, the Law Society of Scotland and the Scottish Legal Aid Board. Link to Official Report 11 May 2017
21 September 2017: The Committee agreed to write to the Scottish Legal Aid Board, the Law Society of Scotland and the Independent Strategic Review of Legal Aid. Link to Official Report 21 September 2017
22 March 2018: The Committee agreed to write to the Scottish Government. Link to the Official Report 22 March 2018
24 May 2018: The Committee agreed to write to the Minister for Community Safety and Legal Affairs, and to invite the petitioner to provide a written submission. Link to Official Report 24 May 2018
27 June 2019: The Committee agreed to close the petition under Standing Order Rule 15.7 on the basis that the Scottish Government has met the action called for in the petition with the establishment of a panel to review legislation relating to legal aid and intends to consult publicly to help inform future reforms. Link to Official Report of 27 June 2019
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