Support our campaign to protect legal aid Duty solicitors in Hampshire, where Chloe works, have plummeted by 29% since 2017 – we forecast another 22% drop by 2027. If the trend continues across England and Wales, another 618 duty solicitors are set to disappear from the justice system. With more police officers and fewer duty solicitors, this will create a perfect storm in criminal justice that will affect victims of crime, witnesses and wider society. Find out how you can help