We would haven't any justice with out them and they really feel the frustrations of the current system most keenly and understand the case for reform most powerfully. It's the poorest in our society who're disproportionately the victims of crime, and who find themselves at the mercy of this creaking and dysfunctional system. Final 12 months over a third of courts and tribunals sat for lower than 50% of their obtainable hours (10am - 4pm).

This could prevent money as you'll solely be paying for a barrister as an alternative of a barrister and a solicitor. This means that if you are eligible for legal assist, a barrister ought to advise you to see a solicitor. If you're unsure whether or not you can get authorized assist, it is best to contact a solicitor who does legal aid work. The solicitor will take on your case on the understanding that when you lose, they will not get paid.

It's on that basis that the Prime Minister asked me to steer a programme of reform at the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) - to make our justice system work higher for victims