Section 57 of the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act – draft regulations – Ministry of Justice

Posted February 13th, 2009 in disclosure, legal aid, press releases by sally

“A consultation on draft regulations made under section 57 of the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 regarding the disclosure of information from the Department of Work and Pensions and Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs in order to facilitate the assessment of a defendant’s financial eligibility for legal aid at the magistrates’ court.”

Full press release 

Ministry of Justice, 12th February 2009

Source: www.justice.gov.uk