This petition was submitted during the 2010 to 2015 Parliament
Closed petition Abandon plans for competitive tendering for criminal legal aid
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Justice is far too important in the UK for those accused of criminal offences to be represented by Lawyers who bid to work for the lowest price.
This petition urges the Ministry of Justice to abandon plans to introduce price competition in respect of criminal defence services.
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