Select committee: Justice Committee
Conclusion 54
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)
In the longer term, the Ministry of Justice should consult on whether the Legal Aid Agency’s current institutional form is capable of delivering access to justice. We are supportive of proposals that would involve the government taking on some risk from providers, for example by being responsible for eligibility testing, or delegating more authority over cases to providers. (Recommendation, Paragraph 153) 63
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.