Legal aid bid could see cars seized

Updated
Lady Justice
Lady Justice

Criminals who leave taxpayers to foot their legal aid bill - despite being able to pay - face having their cars seized under a new scheme.

The new Motor Vehicle Orders initiative will allow action to be taken against those who have sufficient financial means to contribute towards their own legal aid costs, but have then failed to make the payments owed, the Ministry of Justice said.
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