Legal aid deserts reach 14.5 million people as family provision thins
Legal aid deserts now cover 91 local authorities and 14.49 million people across England and Wales, with family provision now close to four times worse than it was in 2022.
Legal aid deserts now cover 91 local authorities and 14.49 million people across England and Wales, with family provision now close to four times worse than it was in 2022.
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Criminal legal aid fees are out for consultation until 26 August, with advocates offered an average increase of 11 per cent. Judicial review reform closes a day later.