Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 107358
Sodium Valproate: Compensation
Tabled: 21 January 2026
Answered: 30 January 2026
Question
Bob Blackman
Conservative — Harrow East
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of making Exceptional Case Funding available to women and families on their legal cases relating to harm caused by sodium valproate.
Answer
Sarah SackmanLegal aid was granted in respect of a multi-party action product liability dispute under the Consumer Protection Act 1987 against Sanofi, the manufacturers of Epilim, a sodium valproate containing medication. The availability of legal aid in connection wi...
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