Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 18749

Legal Aid Scheme: Gender Based Violence

Tabled: 14 July 2026
Answered: 22 July 2026

Question

Lola McEvoy

LabourDarlington

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Department is taking to increase availability of legal aid to people who are victims of violence against women and girls, particularly in relation to people who wish to pursue judicial review.

Answer

Sarah Sackman
This Government was elected with a landmark mission to halve violence against women and girls (VAWG) in the next decade. As part of delivering this mission, we are committed to ensuring that victims of VAWG can access justice, including through the legal ...

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