Publication - Consultation paper
Legal Aid Reform Consultation: Easy Read
The Scottish Government is consulting on a new Legal Aid (Scotland) Bill to modernise the legal aid system and create a simpler, more sustainable and user-focused framework for publicly funded legal assistance.
Open
56 days to respond
New law
Changes made by the new law will make sure legal aid stays a public service. The service will be better at meeting needs. It will make it easier to plan and deliver services. You will know who is responsible.
We want:
- Good use of staff time.
- Value for public money.
- Better results.
- A good service.
The new legal aid system will be:
- Simple for users and providers.
- Value for public money.
- Able to change to meet new needs.
Contact
Email: LegalAidReform@gov.scot