Evaluation of government funding Flashcards
What are the four issues with government funding?
- “Advice deserts”
- Non-availability
- Eligibility levels
- Lack of funds
A survey in 200- by whom confirmed the lack of lawyers offering legal aid as a concern?
2008-2009
Legal action group
The number of firms offering aid was ___ in __0
5k
2000
In 2016, how many firms offered legal aid?
1500
The number of firms offering aid was 1500 in which year?
2016
The number of firms offering aid was 5000 in which year?
2000
Due to low salaries, the amount of legal service providers who have contracts with the ___ ___ _____ is not enough.
Legal Aid Agency
Why don’t many legal service providers have contracts with the Legal Aid Agency?
Low salaries
In which year did the Constitutional affairs select committee highlighted the problem of advice deserts?
2000
Which committee highlighted the problem of advice deserts?
The Constitutional Affairs Select Committeee
Are most civil cases eligible for legal funding?
No
Claims for personal injury must be funded by the ___ which can be harsh for those who have suffered ___ ___
Claimants
Extensive injury.
How can lack of legal funding create an imbalance of power in employment cases?
The employer can afford representation,
The EMPLOYEE MAY NOT
In which year did people write to the Guardian about the new act?
2016
Who wrote to the guardian?
20 senior lawyers and directors of legal aid charities
