With regard to Independent Legal Representation (ILR), what can we learn from international ILR models that would help to inform options for the Scottish delivery model and implementation considerations? How effective is ILR at increasing agency, minimising harm and re-traumatisation of represented complainers?
Background
The Scottish Government’s Vision for Justice aims to establish an effective, modern person-centred and trauma-informed approach to justice in which everyone can have trust, including as victims, those accused of crimes and as individuals in civil disputes. As such, Justice Analytical Services have identified the theme of ‘Justice Processes & Experiences’ as a research priority. Robust research on justice processes, the experiences of complainers and the accused as well as the functioning of juries will inform work towards this aim.
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Get in touch with Justice_Analysts@gov.scot
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Related UKRI funded projects
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Language of DIY Justice: Communication practices & processes
The project explores the language of DIY Justice by focusing on communication as an inherent part of court hearings as well as court processes and procedures. Since cuts to legal aid in 2013, an increasingly high number ...
Funded by: AHRC
Why might this be relevant?
Partially relevant as it focuses on communication in court proceedings, but does not directly address ILR effectiveness.