Oral QuestionMinistry of Justice

Whether she plans to widen the scope of cases covered by legal aid.

Tabled: 30 October 2024Answered: 5 November 2024

Asked by

Abtisam Mohamed

LabourSheffield Central

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Justice

Answer from Hansard

The Minister of State, Ministry of Justice (Heidi Alexander)

Legal aid is a vital part of the justice system. It underpins our plans to build a justice system that works for victims, supports access to justice and upholds the rule of law. We are looking carefully at the evidence gathered as part of the review of civil legal aid, which covered issues such as demand, fee levels and the geographic provision of services.