Legal Aid Practitioners Group

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Keeping you informed with latest news on Legal Aid. | What We Do LAPG – Representing Legal Aid Practitioners 01. We listen 01. We listen The legal aid scheme changed fundamentally following the introduction in April 2013 of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act (LASPO). Since then the take-up of legal aid has dropped dramatically due to changes to the scope of the scheme, the financial eligibility rules and the contracting arrangements. It has never been more critical for the profession to come together to ensure that its voice is heard clearly by Government. LAPG sits on a number of consultation and advisory groups with the MOJ and LAA, representing the interests of practitioners and clients alike, and constantly pressing G

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