Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Thursday, 10 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 September 2026. It was answered by Sarah Owen (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 September 2026 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.
Legal Aid Scheme: Northern Ireland
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what assessment has been made of the adequacy of access to legal aid in Northern Ireland.
- Answer
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The Legal Services Agency, an executive agency sponsored by the Northern Ireland Department of Justice, administers the provision of legal aid in Northern Ireland.
Questions on the adequacy of access to legal aid should be directed to the Department of Justice who conducted a fundamental review of legal aid in January this year.
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- Written question
- Reference
- 28722
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Legal aid scheme Northern Ireland
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