Select committee: Justice Committee
Conclusion 35
3rd Report – Access to Justice: Legal Aid
Published 17 Jul 2026
Addressed to Ministry of Justice
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Conclusion (the committee's words)
Remote advice can help extend provision, but it cannot be treated as a complete substitute for local face-to-face services, particularly for digitally excluded or vulnerable clients and for cases involving court proceedings. (Conclusion, Paragraph 108)
From: Justice Committee, 3rd Report – Access to Justice: Legal Aid (HC 541), 17 July 2026
Government response
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