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Legal Representation: Mental Illness

Commons · Question 16422 · 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 steps are being taken to improve legal representation for individuals with mental health conditions.

Answer

Answered by Sarah Sackman, 15 Jul 2026

The Government supports people with mental health conditions to solve their legal problems in a variety of ways, through legal aid and legal support.We are committed to ensuring that individuals with mental health conditions have equal opportunity to acce...