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In a diffuse system, it is not easy to trace when an opinion that has been expressed or a report—whatever it may be—has had an impact or caused change.
As a result, the provision in respect of independent legal representation seeks to ensure parity, opportunity and fairness for victims in expressing their views on those applications as well as the right of appeal.
Our report also touches on how the national treatment centres should look to be geography-blind, if I can use that expression. They are a national resource.
Might the UK Government be moving in that area as well, to be more aligned with the views that the committee and the Scottish Parliament have expressed? First up, I welcome the proposed UK bill on the matter and the fact that it is to cover all areas.