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In any event, the bill would then require the court-appointed solicitor to act in the best interests of the accused. Solicitors in that situation would presumably just have to do their best to identify the best interests of the accused.
Des McNulty mentioned local involvement and making the best use of scarce resources. We all know what has to be done; the real problem is getting it done.
We earnestly hope that the legal system and the courts will do their best to assess threats accurately and to play their proper part in deterring abusive behaviour.
We know that stock transfers are happening and we are trying to ensure that the best possible deal for homeless people is available under the stock transfer regime.
We have a reasonably modern fleet and we are always trying to buy the best technology of the day. We also have a large national infrastructure and we are trying to adopt best practice the length and breadth of the UK.