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Speaking in the House of Commons on 13 October 2026

Debate

Courts and Tribunals Bill

Contribution

This amendment links legal aid funding to the potential severity of the sentence rather than the venue of the trial. It ensures that defendants facing more than 12 months' imprisonment receive Crown Court level funding, regardless of which court the case is heard in.
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