In The Press

Following on from Duncan Lewis Practice Director Jason Bruce’s appearance on BBC Panorama’s “DIY Justice” the Law Society Gazette ran an article covering former lord chancellor Kenneth Clarke’s statement that legal aid should be available to litigants who cannot afford representation only in cases where there is a ‘genuine public interest’.

Jason Bruce is mentioned in the article;

“Jason Bruce, practice director at civil legal aid firm Duncan Lewis Solicitors, also appeared on the show, denying claims that legal aid was a ‘gravy train’ for lawyers.

He told Panorama that an average spend on legal aid at Duncan Lewis amounted to around £800 per client – and the vast majority of legal aid lawyers would be on a salary of around £22,000 to £40,000.

‘I think it’s really, really important that everyone fully understands that there is no gravy train – there is no bankrolling using the public purse’s money when it should be spent elsewhere.”