UK to invest £20 million annually in civil legal aid, focusing on housing and immigration issues.

The UK government plans a £20 million annual investment in civil legal aid, focusing on housing and immigration issues, to support vulnerable individuals like those facing homelessness and victims of abuse. This marks the first funding increase since 1996 and includes a proposed 10% fee uplift for housing and immigration lawyers, raising rates to £65-£69 per hour. The changes aim to enhance access to justice and clear backlogs in asylum cases, with full implementation by 2027-28.

November 29, 2024
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