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Justice Processes & Experiences - Courts, Cases, Representation & Legal Aid
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Justice Processes & Experiences - Courts, Cases, Representation & Legal Aid
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?
Scottish Government Justice Analytical Services, 2025
Justice Processes & Experiences - Courts, Cases, Representation & Legal Aid
To what extent does Independent Legal Advice for complainers in rape and attempted rape cases support complainers to give their best evidence and improve participation in the criminal justice system?
Scottish Government Justice Analytical Services, 2025
Justice Processes & Experiences - Courts, Cases, Representation & Legal Aid
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?
Scottish Government Justice Analytical Services, 2025
Justice Processes & Experiences - Courts, Cases, Representation & Legal Aid
What are the reasons for case attrition and what works to avoid it, for different case types? What are the impacts of case attrition on victims, particularly for serious violence, sexual abuse and domestic abuse cases?
Scottish Government Justice Analytical Services, 2025
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