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...