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We have launched a consultation on prison law funding.

The proposals in the consultation paper, Prison Law Funding, are designed to promote greater certainty and control of expenditure and introduce a specific quality standard for prison law..

Why the changes are needed...

The changes are necessary because of increases in expenditure and volume, from £1 million in 2001 to £19 million this year. We also need to ensure firms that give advice have a minimum level of prison law experience. 

Our aim is to establish a system that gives:

• value for money
• ensures quality
• and meets prisoner needs.

The consultation lasts just over 12 weeks, and will close on 5 May. 

View the consultation and respond online on the CDS > Crime consultations pages. 

Responding to the consultation

Responses should be made:

Online at: CDS > Crime consulations pages

In writing to:

Prison Law Team
CDS Policy
Legal Services Commission
4 Abbey Orchard Street
London SW1P 2BS

Or by email to cdsdirectorate@legalservices.gov.uk

For more information

Read our press release on the About us > Newsroom pages.