Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 115966

Armed Forces: Legal Opinion

Tabled: 25 February 2026
Answered: 6 March 2026

Question

Mr Calvin Bailey

LabourLeyton and Wanstead

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what reason the Independent Legal Advocacy support programme pilot will only provide advice to those over 18; and whether a separate legal advocacy support programme will be created for Service Personnel unde

Answer

Louise Sandher-Jones
The Independent Legal Advocacy Support pilot will operate for 12 months from Spring 2026. It will provide advice to any complainant aged 18 or over, whether a Service person or a civilian, where the alleged perpetrator is a Service person subject to Servi...

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