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Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (2012 c 10)

The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 reformed the provision of legal aid by restricting its availability, aiming to reduce public expenditure. It introduced measures to ensure that legal aid is allocated to those most in need while cutting funding for cases deemed less severe. The Act also overhauled sentencing structures, including the introduction of new sentences and changes to existing penalties to enhance community sentencing and reduce reoffending rates. It addressed compensatory mechanisms for victims and streamlined processes to expedite the delivery of justice efficiently.

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Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (2012 c 10)

The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 reformed the provision of legal aid by restricting its availability, aiming to reduce public expenditure. It introduced measures to ensure that legal aid is allocated to those most in need while cutting funding for cases deemed less severe. The Act also overhauled sentencing structures, including the introduction of new sentences and changes to existing penalties to enhance community sentencing and reduce reoffending rates. It addressed compensatory mechanisms for victims and streamlined processes to expedite the delivery of justice efficiently.

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