Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill

It strikes me that it would appeal to members of the Bar because it could be an endless source of work for them, but I do not think that that is the best way to make law—that is, leaving judicial review as an option and expecting that to act as a deterrent. Surely it is much better to have the duties clearly outlined in the Bill and placed on the person who has the statutory responsibility to secure the availability of legal aid and advice. It seems to me concomitant with that principal responsibility. I beg leave to withdraw the amendment at this stage but I may have to return to it at a later stage. Amendment 8 withdrawn. Clause 2 agreed. Clause 3 : Standards of service Clause 3 : Standards of service Amendments 9 to 12 not moved. Clause 3 agreed. Clause 4 : Director of Legal Aid Casework Amendment 13 Clause 4 : Director of Legal Aid Casework Amendment 13 Moved by