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Prisoners: Legal Aid Scheme

Asked by Nick TimothyConservativeMinistry of JusticeTabled Answered 28 May 2026UIN 2835

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, the total cost of legal aid provided to prisoners bringing action against (a) other prisoners and (b) prison officers in each year since 2024.

Answered by Sarah Sackman

This information requested is not held centrally.

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