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Member
Speaking in the House of Lords on 11 February 2026
Debate
Victims and Courts BillContribution
Even less compelling is the financial case for Clause 12. In the most recent year for which figures are available, the total reimbursement of private prosecution costs amounted to approximately £3.9 million, or 0.18% of the overall legal aid budget. The idea that this cost saving justifies all the public harm that I have outlined is ludicrous.
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