The 'Lottery' of Justice: Exploring Some of the Consequences of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012

摘要

The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act came into force in April 2013 and heralded fundamental changes to the legal aid system in England and Wales. This paper is a first pass analysis of interview data from a study focusing on the impact of the changes on those delivering, and those needing advice and representation, in the field of family law.