Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 87165

Family Proceedings: Legal Aid Scheme

Tabled: 31 October 2025

Answered: 5 November 2025

Named Day

Question

Noah Law

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will review the current eligibility criteria for legal aid in private family law proceedings to allow applicants on low incomes to qualify for support even where there is no evidence of domestic abuse or ri

Answer

Sarah Sackman

This Government recognises that legal aid – a vital part of the justice system – supports the ability of individuals, who need it most, to have access to publicly funded legal assistance in order to uphold their legal rights.Legal aid is available for som...

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