Legal Representation
Commons · Question 31801 · Tabled 21 Feb 2025 · Ministry of Justice · Official record
Answered 3 Mar 2025
Question
Asked by Andrew Rosindell
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps she is taking to support those accused of serious offences and unable to afford private representation.
Answer
Answered by Sarah Sackman, 3 Mar 2025
Criminal legal aid, where needed, is essential for those accused of a crime to defend themselves and to uphold their right to a fair trial.The scope of legal aid is set out under the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (LASPO). For ...