In a letter endorsed by some 119 prominent figures in the sector, the firms informed Lord Chancellor Shabana Mahmood that most criminal legal aid providers were merely “preserving their position” by submitting tenders before yesterday’s deadline.
Letter Backed by 119 Criminal Law Firms to Justice Secretary
A coalition of 119 criminal law firms has cautioned the government against interpreting their submission of applications for the new legal aid contract as a genuine intent to sign it.