Criminal legal aid reform addresses sustainability and profitability concerns in the criminal defence legal services market, with the Ministry of Justice and Legal Aid Agency reviewing fee structures, implementation timelines, and long-term funding mechanisms. The Criminal Records Bill and related measures are under consideration to modernise the system. The policy is active with ongoing stakeholder consultation and fee review processes.
UIN: HCWS1319 I am pleased to announce the review of the Legal Services Board (LSB). It is best practice for departments to regularly review their public bodies to provide assurance to both Government and the public that these bodies are …
UIN: HLWS1321 My honourable Friend the Minister of State for Justice (Sarah Sackman KC MP) has today made the following statement:"I am pleased to announce the review of the Legal Services Board (LSB). It is best practice for departments to …
UIN: HLWS1264 My honourable Friend the Minister of State for Justice (Sarah Sackman KC MP) has today made the following statement:'In my written statement to the House of 26 June 2025, I updated Members on the emergency operational changes put …
UIN: HCWS1265 In my written statement to the House of 26 June 2025, I updated Members on the emergency operational changes put in place at the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) in response to the criminal cyber-attack on LAA systems. Our …
UIN: HCWS1123 On 9 July 2025, Part 1 of the Independent Review of Criminal Courts, chaired by Sir Brian Leveson, was published. I am grateful to Sir Brian and the panel of expert advisers for their work.The Government inherited a …
UIN: HCWS1110 Today I am laying before Parliament the Government’s Response to the consultation ‘Criminal Legal Aid: proposals for solicitor fee scheme reform’.Criminal legal aid lawyers play a crucial role in our justice system, taking on some of the most …
UIN: HLWS1109 My honourable Friend the Minister of State for Justice (Sarah Sackman KC MP) has today made the following statement:'Today I am laying before Parliament the Government’s Response to the consultation ‘Criminal Legal Aid: proposals for solicitor fee scheme …
UIN: HCWS767 Today I am laying before Parliament the Government’s Response to the consultation ‘Civil Legal Aid: Towards A Sustainable Future’.Civil legal aid providers face serious challenges around staff retention, profitability, and sustainability, meaning that sup...
UIN: HLWS766 My Honourable Friend the Mininster of State for Justice (Sarah Sackma MP) has today made the following statement:'Today I am laying before Parliament the Government’s Response to the consultation ‘Civil Legal Aid: Towards A Sustainable Future’.Civil legal...
UIN: HLWS743 My Honourable Friend the Minister of State for Justice (Sarah Sackman MP) has today made the following statement:'In my statement to the House of 19 May 2025 on the cyber-security incident affecting the Legal Aid Agency (LAA)’s digital …
UIN: HCWS743 In my statement to the House of 19 May 2025 on the cyber-security incident affecting the Legal Aid Agency (LAA)’s digital platforms, I said that I would provide a written update to the House in due course. I …
UIN: HCWS216 Today, I am announcing the Government’s response to the Criminal Legal Aid Crime Lower consultation which was launched in January of this year. Crime Lower covers work carried out by legal aid providers at police stations, in the …
UIN: HLWS213 My Honourable Friend the Minister of State for Justice (Heidi Alexander MP) has today made the following statement:'Today, I am announcing the Government’s response to the Criminal Legal Aid Crime Lower consultation which was launched in January of …
UIN: HCWS809 My noble friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Justice (Lord Bellamy KC) has made the following Written Statement:‘Legal aid is fundamental to a fair justice system and underpins the rule of law. It ensures equality of …
UIN: HLWS796 ‘Legal aid is fundamental to a fair justice system and underpins the rule of law. It ensures equality of arms, so that people can access justice and enforce their legal rights. Means testing is a crucial component of …
UIN: HCWS402 Today I am publishing the government’s full response to the Criminal Legal Aid Independent Review (CLAIR).First, I would like to thank Lord Bellamy KC for his Independent Review of Criminal Legal Aid and its recommendations. In March 2022, …
UIN: HLWS392 My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Justice (Mike Freer) has made the following statement.'Today I am publishing the government’s full response to the Criminal Legal Aid Independent Review (CLAIR).First, I would like to tha...
UIN: HCWS317 Since I became Lord Chancellor, I have been keen to resolve the dispute with the Criminal Bar Association (CBA), in order get the criminal justice system working again. To that end, my officials and I have been holding …
UIN: HLWS309 My right honourable friend the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice (Brandon Lewis) has made the following Written Statement."Since I became Lord Chancellor, I have been keen to resolve the dispute with the Criminal Bar Association …
UIN: HCWS168 In December the Independent Review of Criminal Legal Aid made clear the need for fee reform. Among a number of recommendations, the Review called for an immediate pay increase of £135m across the various criminal legal aid fee …
UIN: HLWS165 My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (James Cartlidge) has made the following written statement.'In December the Independent Review of Criminal Legal Aid made clear the need for fee reform. Among a number of recommen...
UIN: HCWS494 I am today announcing the publication of Sir Christopher Bellamy’s Independent Review of Criminal Legal Aid report.Since his appointment as Chair of the Review at the end of last year, Sir Christopher has undertaken a ‘whole-system’ review of …
UIN: HLWS480 My right honourable friend the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice (Dominic Raab) has made the following Written Statement."I am today announcing the publication of Sir Christopher Bellamy’s Independent Review of Criminal Legal Aid report.S...
UIN: HCWS709 Following the accelerated package of measures amending the Criminal Legal Aid Fee Schemes announced in August, I announced that the next phase of the Criminal Legal Aid Review would involve an independently led review. On 21st December 2020 …
UIN: HLWS705 My right honourable friend the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice (Robert Buckland) has made the following Written Statement."Following the accelerated package of measures amending the Criminal Legal Aid Fee Schemes announced in August, I ...