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In our view, there is substantial evidence that the Lord Chancellor is failing in their...
Conclusion
In our view, there is substantial evidence that the Lord Chancellor is failing in their statutory duty to “secure that legal aid is made available”. The mechanisms through which the Lord Chancellor may be held to account for this duty, such as judicial review, are insufficient to ensure adequate provision. (Conclusion, Paragraph 113)
Source
Committee
Justice Committee
Inquiry
Access to Justice
Report
3rd Report – Access to Justice: Legal Aid
17 Jul 2026
HC 541
Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Justice
Timeline
Report published
17 Jul 2026