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Proposals to create judicial powers to manage conflict of interest and capacity issues in very high cost cases

[CP 17/06]

This consultation sets out proposals to give trial judges in very high cost cases the power to order the withdrawal of representation where there appears to be a risk of conflict of interest, or where there is a lack of capacity, such that the efficient progress of the trial may be impeded.

Consultation begins on	4 August 2006
Consultation ends on	27 October 2006
Summary of responses published on	November 2006

Consultation paper [PDF 177kb, 37 pages]
Summary of Questions [Word 313kb, 2 pages]
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Further copies of the consultation paper can be obtained by contacting the address below:

Emily Branagh
Department for Constitutional Affairs
Criminal Legal Aid Strategy Division
3.23 Selborne House
54-60 Victoria Street
London SW1E 6QW

Tel: 020 7210 0610
Fax: 020 7210 8780