questionText: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps she is taking to support those accused of serious offences and unable to afford private representation.
answerText: Criminal legal aid, where needed, is essential for those accused of a crime to defend themselves and to uphold their right to a fair trial.The scope of legal aid is set out under the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (LASPO). For ...
heading: Legal Representation