Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 16422

Legal Representation: Mental Illness

Tabled: 7 July 2026

Answered: 15 July 2026

Question

Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps are being taken to improve legal representation for individuals with mental health conditions.

Answer

Sarah Sackman

The Government supports people with mental health conditions to solve their legal problems in a variety of ways, through legal aid and legal support.We are committed to ensuring that individuals with mental health conditions have equal opportunity to acce...

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