Sir Ian Magee's review of legal aid delivery and governance

4 March 2010

Commenting on Sir Ian Magee's Review of Legal Aid Delivery and Governance Law Society President, Bob Heslett, said:

"Lack of clarity on responsibility for policy making between the Commission and the MoJ has been a significant problem area and the Law Society is glad that the government has accepted Sir Ian's recommendation that the LSC should become an Executive Agency of the MoJ. We hope this will lead to sharper focus and a reduction in the number of new initiatives, for as in any profession and business, solicitors need to know the parameters within which they are to operate and so can plan ahead to the benefit of all."

Commenting on Ms Downs appointment as interim Chief Executive, the Law Society "looks forward to establishing a constructive relationship with Ms Downs and the re-constituted LSC. We send Carolyn Regan our best wishes for her future career and thank her for her commitment to an open and constructive relationship with the Society."