Extension of Deborah Taylor’s term as Chair of the Criminal Legal Aid Advisory Board
The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, Dominic Raab MP, has announced that Deborah Taylor’s term as Chair of the Criminal Legal Aid Advisory Board (CLAAB) has been extended for a further two years, from 1 August 2023 to 31 July 2025.
Deborah Taylor is an experienced lawyer and former member of the Bar Council’s legal aid committee. She has been Chair of CLAAB since 1 August 2021.
The CLAAB is an independent advisory board that provides advice to the Lord Chancellor on the operation of the criminal legal aid scheme in England and Wales. It plays a vital role in ensuring that the scheme is fair, efficient and effective.
The Lord Chancellor said:
“I am delighted to announce the extension of Deborah Taylor’s term as Chair of the Criminal Legal Aid Advisory Board. Deborah has brought a wealth of experience and expertise to the role, and I am confident that she will continue to make a valuable contribution in the years to come.”
Deborah Taylor said:
“I am grateful to the Lord Chancellor for the opportunity to continue to serve as Chair of the Criminal Legal Aid Advisory Board. I am committed to ensuring that the criminal legal aid scheme provides access to justice for all, and I look forward to working with the Board to achieve this.”
The CLAAB is made up of a diverse range of stakeholders, including lawyers, academics, and representatives from the judiciary, the legal profession, and civil society. The Board meets regularly to discuss issues relating to the criminal legal aid scheme and to provide advice to the Lord Chancellor.
Extension of Deborah Taylor’s term as Chair of the Criminal Legal Aid Advisory Board
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