We are all aware that these are very difficult times. Many police forces, courts and prisons are responding as well as can be expected in the circumstances – and there is a lot of hard work being undertaken by all agencies. There are examples of emerging good practice, including practice which is set out in policies issued by HMCTS, NPCC, HMPPS and others. However, there are also examples of where this is not happening quickly enough, to the detriment of clients (particularly those in custody), to the criminal defence community – but also to prosecutors and the staff of our police stations and courts.
This form is designed to capture evidence of conduct and circumstances that need to be brought to the attention of national and local policy makers and operational staff. Please complete and submit to raise your concerns and to help the Law Society represent us to get these issues resolved as soon as possible