Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 75131
Barristers: Fees and Charges
Tabled: 4 September 2025
Answered: 12 September 2025
Question
Bell Ribeiro-Addy
Labour — Clapham and Brixton Hill
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if her Department will establish an independent body to review and make recommendations on barristers’ fees for publicly funded criminal work.
Answer
Sarah SackmanThis Government recognises that legal aid is a vital part of the justice system. It enables those individuals who need it most to have access to publicly funded legal assistance, in order to uphold their legal rights. This Government has made a significan...
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