What does the geographical data tell us about legal aid provision across Scotland? Are there geographical differences with regard to the types of cases, civil or criminal, that legal aid is being granted for? Is there any evidence to suggest that there are “legal aid deserts” in Scotland?
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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