The right hon. Gentleman makes an important point which I support completely. However, there is another aspect to this matter. The solicitors who are available to give such legal advice usually have great expertise in the criminal law. If legal aid is removed and there is means-testing, the wrong type of professionals—those who do not have the expertise—will be available to give advice.
Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Keith Vaz
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 2 November 2011.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill.
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