Civil legal aid fee increases welcome but do not go far enough – Law Society of England and Wales reacts to the MoJ’s civil legal aid fees consultation response

Wednesday, 2 July 2025 14:39

Law Society of England and Wales president, Richard Atkinson, said: “Civil legal aid is a critical public service and the legal professionals that provide it must be able to plan ahead with confidence. “The increase in legal aid fees for housing and immigration is a positive step toward improving access to justice in many communities. “While these increases will undoubtedly be seen as making a helpful contribution towards making this work more sustainable for...Request free trial