Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 107359

Sodium Valproate: Compensation

Tabled: 21 January 2026

Answered: 30 January 2026

Question

Bob Blackman

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the withdrawal of legal aid in cases involving sodium valproate on the long-term care needs on people who have brought such cases forward.

Answer

Sarah Sackman

Legal 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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