Legal Aid Scheme: Young Offenders
Commons · Question 26248 · 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 parents of children who are or may be deprived of their liberty.
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...