Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 80157
Legal Aid Scheme: Rural Areas
Tabled: 10 October 2025
Answered: 20 October 2025
Question
Charlotte Cane
Liberal Democrat — Ely and East Cambridgeshire
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of access to legal aid in rural areas.
Answer
Sarah SackmanPeople in England and Wales should be able to access legal aid services regardless of where they live, provided they meet the relevant eligibility criteria. The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) is responsible for commissioning legal aid services across the country ...
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