Sarah Russell

Sarah Russell

Labour — Congleton

Speaking in the House of Commons on 10 March 2026

Debate

Courts and Tribunals Bill

Contribution

On that point, there is a backlog in the family courts of 110,000 cases, more than what we are discussing, and legal aid rates for family law have not gone up since 1997. Does my hon. Friend agree that this is an important move but we need to do more?

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