House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Criminal Legal Aid Consultation Response
14 November 2024 · Ministry of Justice
Proposed by Heidi Alexander Lab Swindon South
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At a glance
Key points
- Heidi Alexander addresses the Government's response to the Criminal Legal Aid Crime Lower consultation.
- The Ministry of Justice will invest an additional 2.9m, raising the total annual investment to 24m.
- Details of the funding allocations are published on the Gov.uk website.
Issue summary
Heidi Alexander is addressing the Government's response to the Criminal Legal Aid Crime Lower consultation launched in January.
Action requested
The Ministry of Justice will invest an additional £2.9m, bringing the total annual investment to £24m for police station and Youth Court schemes, with specific allocations for fees harmonisation and travel reimbursement. The details are published on Gov.uk.
Key facts
- Criminal Legal Aid is crucial for upholding constitutional rights.
- An additional £21.1m was allocated in the 2024/25 budget.
- £18.5m annually will go into police station fee schemes to harmonise fees across different stations.
- £5.1m annually will be spent on a Youth Court fee scheme for serious offences.
- Police station travel reimbursement of around £0.4m per annum is introduced in areas with fewer providers or capacity challenges.
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