Professional officers are required to submit a performance evaluation report in all cases where the performance or conduct of the assigned counsel/solicitor is considered unsatisfactory.

Where there is prima facie case of unsatisfactory performance/conduct, the assigned counsel/solicitor in question will be invited to give a written explanation of his unsatisfactory performance/conduct within 14 days. Where the written explanation provided by the assigned counsel/solicitor is considered not acceptable, the matter will be referred to the Departmental Monitoring Committee for advice. Before including his or her name on the Record of Unsatisfactory Performance/Conduct; or in sufficiently serious cases, before his or her name is removed from the Legal Aid Panel, the assigned counsel/solicitor concerned will be given a notice of intention and an opportunity to make representations. No decision will be made by the Director in this regard without consulting the Departmental Monitoring Committee which comprises a representative from the Independent Commission Against Corruption.

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