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.
Details of offence banding in the reformed Advocates’ Graduated Fee Scheme.
An initial assessment of the statutory reforms in Part 2 of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (LASPO).
The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (LASPO) made a wide-ranging set of changes within various areas of the MOJ portfolio.
Review of the civil legal aid arrangements for those seeking legal help for trafficking and modern slavery compensation claims.
How the government is working to reduce unnecessary costs and make sure that legal aid helps those who need it.
Ministry of Justice's review of the Civil Legal Advice mandatory gateway.