Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 67458
Legal Aid Scheme: Prisoners
Tabled: 14 July 2025
Answered: 22 July 2025
Question
Lee Anderson
Reform UK — Ashfield
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether she has considered the potential merits of requiring prisoners convicted for (a) murder, (b) rape and (c) terrorism offences to work in prison to repay legal aid.
Answer
Sarah SackmanLegal aid is not paid directly to the defendant. It is paid to lawyers and ensures defendants have a fair trial and can be punished for their crimes.The Legal Aid Agency ensures public money is used efficiently by applying means and merits (the interests ...
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