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Civil Proceedings

Commons · Question 126787 · Tabled 13 Apr 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record

Answered 20 Apr 2026

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Asked by Pippa Heylings

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that individuals involved in civil justice proceedings who do not have substantial financial means to obtain barristers or paid legal advice are afforded adequate pro

Answer

Answered by Sarah Sackman, 20 Apr 2026

Supporting access to justice for everyone in England and Wales is a key objective for this Government, and the Government recognises the important role that legal aid plays in helping some of the most vulnerable in society access legal advice.Individuals ...