The legal aid system could be getting a shake up as the Government hints towards reviewing the scheme to ensure victims’ justice is a priority.  

Minister Paul Goldsmith has claimed the system is under pressure, with an increase in the volume of court cases, expenses for third party and specialist reports - and changes to eligibility in recent years.  

 Law Society President Frazer Barton says the process has become much more costly - and cases have grown more and more complex.

"We've got these problems in all of the areas - criminal, family and so on. So we desperately need this and I'll welcome it."

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