STOP PRESS
We understand from speaking to our clients that a letter is to be sent to all Crime Practitioners confirming that the LSC policy on duty allocation is to be reviewed next month and that the May 2007 slots will be allocated in the same way as the April 2007 allocation. [Free mouse-mat to the first person to fax a copy to us on 01642 225554].
The LSC concede that there were “minor (sic) errors” with the data they based their original calculations on; hence the change of mind.
October 2007 now 1/4 favourite for the implementation of the new allocation process? April 2008 anyone?

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