Public Defence Service changes finalised
...the hubs.” Mr Hutchinson says they have also listened to feedback on proposed changes to the PDS Appeals Team and had made adjustments as a result. “This change to the original proposal means the PDS will be at a similar senior court resourcing level as it was in 2022 and this will mean the reduction in senior court cases will be less than under the original proposal.” Mr Hutchinson says proposed changes to the Duty Lawyer Service are being confirmed, including the lo...