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Written Question
Legal Profession: Voluntary Work
Thursday 10th December 2020

Asked by: Saqib Bhatti (Conservative - Meriden)

Question to the Attorney General:

What steps she has taken to support the pro bono community throughout the covid-19 outbreak.

Answered by Michael Ellis

I am proud to be one of Government’s Pro Bono Champions and show my support for the pro bono community.

I heard from members of my Pro Bono Committee in September about the impact of the pandemic on their services, and the resilience and flexibility they have shown in the face of such adversity.

This is not the first time the legal profession has stepped forward to help in a crisis, and I would like to put on record my gratitude to all those who have volunteered their time and expertise during this difficult time.