Hong Kong authorities could tighten limits on number of legal aid cases individual lawyers can take on as pressure rises for reform of system

Hong Kong authorities could tighten limits on number of legal aid cases individual lawyers can take on as pressure rises for reform of system

South China Morning Post - Hong Kong·2021-06-17 07:05

Potential measure part of ongoing review which is expected to be completed within this year, city’s No 2 official reveals

Pro-establishment legislators continue to pile pressure on officials for reform of publicly funded Legal Aid Department

Hong Kong authorities could impose a tighter limit on the number of legal aid cases an individual lawyer can take on, amid rising pressure from legislators to reform the system to stop its “abuse” by anti-government protesters.

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