Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 16421

Family Proceedings: Legal Aid Scheme

Tabled: 7 July 2026

Answered: 15 July 2026

Question

Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment has been made of levels of gaps in access to legal aid for family law cases.

Answer

Sarah Sackman

This Government recognises the vital role that legal aid plays in supporting individuals in family proceedings. In 2024/25, the Government spent £854 million on the provision of family legal aid (£196 million on private family, and £658 milion on public f...

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