Family Proceedings: Legal Aid Scheme
Commons · Question 16421 · Tabled 7 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record
Answered 15 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Jim Shannon
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment has been made of levels of gaps in access to legal aid for family law cases.
Answer
Answered by Sarah Sackman, 15 Jul 2026
This Government recognises the vital role that legal aid plays in supporting individuals in family proceedings. In 2024/25, the Government spent £854 million on the provision of family legal aid (£196 million on private family, and £658 milion on public f...