Legal Aid System hacked
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Hi, just wondered if anyone else knows anything about the Legal Aid System being hacked ?
My autistic adult son is waiting for an assessment from an Intermediary, as recommended by the Psychiatrist who assessed him. Solicitor has said they are struggling to get his Legal Aid extended due to the system being hacked.
Opinions please , is it right for the next Court hearing to go ahead if this hasn't been done? Psychiatrist says he is not currently fit to stand trial and is reserving judgement until the Intermediary report is available. It's possible with Intermediary support that he will be fit - he has been told he will have to plead guilty so won't actually stand trial but obviously will have to attend court
My autistic adult son is waiting for an assessment from an Intermediary, as recommended by the Psychiatrist who assessed him. Solicitor has said they are struggling to get his Legal Aid extended due to the system being hacked.
Opinions please , is it right for the next Court hearing to go ahead if this hasn't been done? Psychiatrist says he is not currently fit to stand trial and is reserving judgement until the Intermediary report is available. It's possible with Intermediary support that he will be fit - he has been told he will have to plead guilty so won't actually stand trial but obviously will have to attend court
Hi, I heard about the hack but don't know anything other than what was reported. Wishing you and your son the very best. Must be an incredibly emotional and difficult time. X
My understanding of the legal system isn't great - but I would assume not fit for trial by psychiatrist also holds weight...
I don't really understand the limits of legal aid either. It all sounds very unfair though if it's impacted by external events outside anyone's control. Could the helpline or another legal helpline help maybe?
Sorry this is adding stress to an already stressful situation
I don't really understand the limits of legal aid either. It all sounds very unfair though if it's impacted by external events outside anyone's control. Could the helpline or another legal helpline help maybe?
Sorry this is adding stress to an already stressful situation
Little Robin - yes it is, incredibly stressful, have lived in limbo for too long !
Starr, thank you! It's very frustrating, I'm waiting again for the Solicitor to get back in touch. The whole process is very dehumanising, Why is it so hard for them to communicate? I have so many questions about the whole thing and really don't know where to go for answers
Starr, thank you! It's very frustrating, I'm waiting again for the Solicitor to get back in touch. The whole process is very dehumanising, Why is it so hard for them to communicate? I have so many questions about the whole thing and really don't know where to go for answers