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House of Commons

 
 

Tuesday 19 July 2011

 

Public Bill Committee Proceedings

 

Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of

 

Offenders Bill

 

[Fifth AND Sixth Sittings]

 

Mr Andy Slaughter

 

Negatived on division  60

 

Clause  1,  page  1,  line  6,  at end insert—

 

‘(1A)    

The provision of legal aid must promote and ensure access to justice by—

 

(a)    

providing legal services to those unable to afford it;

 

(b)    

ensuring equality of arms; and

 

(c)    

delivering services in the most effective and efficient manner.’.

 

[Adjourned until Tuesday 6 September at 10.30 am

 
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