Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 53397
Courts: Disability
Tabled: 19 May 2025
Answered: 27 May 2025
Question
Dr Al Pinkerton
Liberal Democrat — Surrey Heath
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps she is taking to ensure that disabled court users have equal access to (a) legal representation and (b) appropriate support in court jurisdictions.
Answer
Sarah SackmanLegally-aided advice and representation is available to disabled people on the same basis as it is to the wider population. The issue must usually be in-scope of legal aid, and applicants are subject to means and merits tests, if applicable.Duty solicitor...
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