The government is proposing that tenants facing eviction receive additional legal assistance through an enhancement of the current free ‘on-the-day’ law advice given by the Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme.
A statement from the Ministry of Justice says that the HPCDS’ vital role means “the continuation of the service is of paramount importance”.
The MoJ, in a consultation process which finishes in the New Year, proposes that changes to the HPCDS are made as follows:
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