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#Lexcel

PDS Lexcel accreditation

Published: 20 March 2019

On 1st February 2018 we announced that the Public Defender Service (PDS) had been awarded Lexcel accreditation; an award only given to those in the legal profession able to demonstrate the highest standards of practice management and client care.

Public Defender Service achieve Lexcel accreditation

Published: 1 February 2018

The Public Defender Service are delighted to have been awarded Lexcel accreditation.