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<p>In August we announced that the next phase of the Criminal Legal Aid Review will
be independently led, bringing in outside expertise and fresh perspectives in order
to deliver meaningful change. This will enable the review to widen its focus, ensuring
the sustainability of the Criminal Legal Aid System as a whole.</p><p> </p><p>We are
working closely with key stakeholders to ensure that the Review is set up as quickly
as possible. It is essential that we appoint the right chair and expert panel so that
the review can deliver a robust, evidence-based assessment of the criminal legal aid
market. At present, we are working to identify and appoint the right candidate for
the role. We aim to launch the review before the end of the year.</p>
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