Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 77677
Legal Aid Scheme
Tabled: 16 September 2025
Answered: 14 October 2025
Question
Olivia Blake
Labour — Sheffield Hallam
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, when he plans to increase legal aid rates.
Answer
Sarah SackmanWe have confirmed we will be uplifting housing and immigration legal aid fees. Overall spending in these categories will increase by 24% for housing work and 30% for immigration work. This represents a significant investment – the first since 1996 – resul...
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