Written questions

Legal Aid Scheme: Kinship Care

Commons · Question 26247 · Tabled 23 Jan 2025 · Ministry of Justice · Official record

Answered 31 Jan 2025

Question

Asked by Joe Robertson

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of legal aid provision for prospective kinship carers.

Answer

Answered by Sarah Sackman, 31 Jan 2025

Legal aid is fundamental to a fair justice system, underpins the rule of law, and facilitates access to other public services across government. We are committed to a well-functioning legal aid system, and one which aids in the smooth running of the justi...