Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 10271

Legal Aid Scheme

Tabled: 21 October 2024
Answered: 24 October 2024
Named Day

Question

Darren Paffey

LabourSouthampton Itchen

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether she plans to review the eligibility criteria for legal aid.

Answer

Heidi Alexander
This Government fully recognises that access to legal aid is central to helping those individuals who are unable to afford legal services to resolve their legal issues – provided it is in scope and meets the merits test. We are giving careful consideratio...

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