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Report finds the justice system in England and Wales is failing to meet people's needs

The justice system in England and Wales is failing to meet people's needs, with cuts to legal aid forming part of a wider pattern of declining investment and support, warns a new UCL–led report. The findings present a stark picture of a system under strain, with austerity and sustained underfunding...

Report finds the justice system in England and Wales is failing to meet people's needs
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The justice system in England and Wales is failing to meet people's needs, with cuts to legal aid forming part of a wider pattern of declining investment and support, warns a new UCL–led report. The findings present a stark picture of a system under strain, with austerity and sustained underfunding having far-reaching consequences.

Originally published at Phys.org

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