Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 99136

Legal Aid Scheme

Tabled: 10 December 2025

Answered: 15 December 2025

Named Day

Question

Freddie van Mierlo

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to improve access to legal aid in short notice cases.

Answer

Sarah Sackman

We recognise that in certain circumstances individuals may need to access legal aid services urgently and the Government provides specific support to facilitate this.In criminal legal aid, those who are to be interviewed under caution by the police are en...

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