Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 122922
Legal Aid Scheme: Translation Services
Tabled: 23 March 2026
Answered: 30 March 2026
Question
Mark Sewards
Labour — Leeds South West and Morley
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Legal Aid Agency in ensuring solicitors use qualified and security-vetted interpreters in legally-aided family proceedings.
Answer
Sarah SackmanInterpreters play a crucial role in family court proceedings, ensuring that individuals who do not speak English or have hearing impairments can fully participate and understand the legal process. For most family court proceedings, His Majesty’s Court and...
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