Civil Legal Aid
An overview of the legal aid system and related eligibility criteria.
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The updated version of this briefing paper is entitled Children: parental responsibility – how it’s gained and lost, and restrictions (England and Wales).
An overview of the legal aid system and related eligibility criteria.
Information on the safeguarding duties of English schools, governing bodies and staff, including during recruitment, and in dealing with allegations
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on 15 October 2026 on Support for unpaid carers. The debate will be led by Alison Bennett MP.