Independent report
Independent criminal advocacy in England and Wales
Final report of an independent review led by Sir Bill Jeffrey on the provision of independent criminal advocacy services.
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The review considered the provision of independent criminal advocacy services in courts in England and Wales, looking at the:
- experience, capabilities and skills needed for these services
- arrangements for training
- standards needed to maintain and improve the quality of advocacy
- future structure of the profession providing advocacy services
The review did not consider legal aid fee rates or public funding requirements, which were outside its remit.
Published 7 May 2014