Question follow-through · 15262
Criminal Proceedings: Finance
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, What recent progress he has made on the implementation of £34 million for criminal advocates.
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- Answering body
- Ministry of Justice
- Tabled
- 2 Jul 2026
- Target answer date
- 8 Jul 2026
- Answer
- 8 Jul 2026 · 6 calendar days after tabling
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Recorded timeline
2 Jul 2026
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, What recent progress he has made on the implementation of £34 million for criminal advocates.
8 Jul 2026
Target answer date
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8 Jul 2026
Answer published
We have been working to ensure that the up to £34 million per year investment in criminal legal aid advocate fees delivers the greatest possible impact and lasting benefit. It will support the long-term sustainability of the advocate profession while alig...
Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.
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