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Tuesday, 15 March 2022

The justice secretary's announced an annual package of reforms worth 135-million pounds for the criminal legal aid sector.

MP for Esher and Walton Dominic Raab's also accepted another recommendation following an independent review, to increase various fee schemes by 15 per cent.

The thresholds for eligibility will be looked at as well.

He's told MPs in the Commons, the changes will ensure there's equal access to the available support.