Hugh Henry MSP, Deputy Minister for Justice, indicated
at the Joint Legal Aid Conference on 29 October 2004, that
the Executive would take forward proposals for the Reform
of Civil Advice and Assistance.
The Scottish Executive published a Consultation Paper on
the
Reform of Civil Advice and Assistance which was developed by the Tripartite
Consultation Group of the Scottish Legal Aid Board, Law
Society of Scotland and the Scottish Executive.
The period of the public consultation was from 03
December 2004 to 28 January 2005. There were 23 written
responses received.
All non-confidential responses can be viewed by visiting
the library or can also be provided by post at the
Scottish Executive Library, K Spur, Saughton House,
Broomhouse Drive , Edinburgh EH11 3XD . To request
copies by post or make an appointment to view the responses
please contact the Library on 0131-244 4552 or e-mail
SELibrary@scotland.gsi.gov.uk.
You may also view the
responses on the consultation web pages.
The Executive will also post an analysis of the written
responses by 30 April 2005.