Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 22925

Legal Aid Scheme: Travellers

Tabled: 9 January 2025

Answered: 17 January 2025

Question

Kevin Hollinrake

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what the policy is of (a) her Department and (b) HM Courts and Tribunal Service on granting legal aid to travellers for enforcement cases against unauthorised (i) development and (ii) encampments.

Answer

Sarah Sackman

Determinations about whether an individual qualifies for legal aid are made by the Director of Legal Aid Casework or Legal Aid Agency staff authorised by the Director to make determinations. The statutory role of Director of Legal Aid Casework was created...

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