Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 52937

Criminal Investigation

Tabled: 16 May 2025

Answered: 27 May 2025

Question

Rupert Lowe

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that individuals who are subject to police investigations are provided with appropriate (a) legal and (b)reputational protections.

Answer

Sarah Sackman

Those under police investigation are entitled to free, independent, legal advice at the police station, through the provision of criminal legal aid. Legal aid is a vital part of the justice system and enables individuals, who need it most, to have access ...

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