Select committee: Justice Committee
Conclusion 39
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)
Complex legal aid scope for civil legal aid matters creates confusion among both professionals and clients. It also contributes to system inefficiency and undermines provider sustainability. (Conclusion, Paragraph 118)
From: Justice Committee, 3rd Report – Access to Justice: Legal Aid (HC 541), 17 July 2026
Government response
No government response linked yet: deadline 15 October 2026, 17 days ago.