UK MPs Warn Legal Aid Restrictions Risk Wrongful Convictions

Members of Parliament in the UK have issued a warning that current restrictions on legal aid are creating an 'unacceptably high' risk of wrongful convictions, with many defendants potentially appearing without legal representation.

16 Jul, 23:01 — 16 Jul, 23:01

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The IndependentMostly Factual44d ago

MPs issue legal aid warning as restrictions create ‘unacceptably high’ risk of wrongful convictions

As many as half of defendants in magistrates’ court cases where they face prison could be appearing without the help of a lawyer, the Justice Committee said

By George Lithgow

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